Discover the compelling biography, **Born to Rule?**, which offers an in-depth look at Malcolm Turnbull’s tumultuous journey through Australian politics. This updated bestseller, written by acclaimed journalist Paddy Manning, captures Turnbull's rise from Point Piper to the pinnacle of political power. Through meticulous research and exclusive interviews, this book chronicles his stellar achievements and heartbreaking defeats, including his epic battle with Tony Abbott for the prime ministership. Explore Turnbull's life from the seminal Spycatcher trial against the Thatcher government to the fallout from the notorious Utegate affair. Delve into Turnbull’s significant moments, like co-founding OzEmail, navigating complex political landscapes, and his brief yet impactful tenure as Prime Minister. In each page, Manning's sharp insights reveal the man behind the public figure, making **Born to Rule?** a must-read for anyone interested in Australian politics, leadership, and the intricacies of power dynamics. With 504 pages of riveting content, this trade paperback, published by Melbourne University Press in 2018, is perfect for readers who appreciate biographies and political histories. Get your copy today and understand what made Malcolm Turnbull one of Australia's most controversial figures. **Delivery information: Fast shipping available, ensuring you receive your order promptly.**

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780522870787
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUB
Pages: 504


Description:
#1 BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM TURNBULL, UPDATED NOW IN PAPERBACK

After wresting the prime ministership from long-term adversary Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull's term at the Lodge was brutally short. It traversed a soaring electoral honeymoon to the marathon 2016 election, to the compromises of a government with the slimmest of majorities and finally death by political sword. Why? Was it collateral damage for a Liberal Party tearing itself apart, or a consequence of the man himself?

Born to Rule?, by esteemed journalist Paddy Manning, is the updated bestselling biography of one of Australia's most celebrated overachievers, charting his very public highs and lows in technicolour detail.

Based on countless interviews and painstaking research, Born to Rule? charts Turnbull's relentless progression from exclusive Point Piper to Oxford University; from beating the Thatcher government in the Spycatcher trial to losing the referendum on the republic; from defending the late Kerry Packer in a Royal Commission to defending his own role in Australia's biggest corporate collapse. It gives forensic accounts of him striking it rich as co-founder of OzEmail, his spectacular misstep with the Utegate affair, and the hotly contested battle for Wentworth on his grand march towards become prime minister.

Turnbull may be out of parliament, but will he ever be out of politics?