Historical information

The book is an exposition of issues around leadership of the Liberal Party following the disappearance of Harold Holt, with particular focus upon the embattled Gorton government. The leadership was successfully contested by William McMahon in 1971.

Significance

Relevant to Australian political history and particularly to the Liberal Party Australia. Reid was a reporter for the Packer press.

Physical description

Paper; book.

Front cover: brown and white background; black and white photograph of John Gorton; white lettering.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title.