Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New: the definitive and most up-to-date biography from Australia's leading political biographer

Unravel Australia's Visionary Leader in His Own Words

Written byTroy Bramston

Narrated byTroy Bramston

Length26h28m

Release dateOctober 28, 2025

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Politics & Activism, Politicians

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (22 ratings)

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Author	Troy Bramston
Narrator	Troy Bramston
Runtime	26h28m
Published	October 28, 2025
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (22 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Politics & Activism, Politicians, Presidents & Heads of State, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government, Political Science, History & Theory, World
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Dive into the life of Gough Whitlam, a political giant who reshaped modern Australia, through Troy Bramston’s definitive biography. With his own words and those of contemporaries, this audiobook offers an intimate look at Whitlam’s journey from opposition to leadership. Narrated by Troy Bramston himself, the performance is both powerful and moving, bringing Whitlam’s era to vivid life.

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Troy Bramston’s narration is nothing short of mesmerizing; his Australian accent infuses every word with a sense of history and gravitas. The pacing is deliberate yet engaging, allowing for deep dives into Whitlam’s political strategies and personal struggles. What sets this audiobook apart is its use of archival material, which provides rare insights into the making of modern Australia. However, some listeners might find the initial sections slow-going as they establish the historical context. Overall, it's a compelling journey through one of Australia’s most transformative eras.

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