Professor Christina Twomey speaks about the research process of writing her most recent book, The Battle Within: POWs in Postwar Australia won the Australian History Prize at 2018 NSW Premiers Awards.
Christina Twomey is a Professor of History at Monash University. She is the author of four books, including Australia’s Forgotten Prisoners: Civilians Interned by the Japanese in World War Two and A History of Australia (with co-author Mark Peel).
Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon is the Director of Strategy & Engagement at Sydney Living Museums. She is the Chair of this session.
