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The saga of the Sydney Opera House : the dramatic story of the design and construction of the icon of modern Australia / by Peter Murray

This account examines the design and construction of the Sydney Opera House, focusing on the 1966 resignation of its architect and the associated political controversies. It uses unpublished records to analyse the building's evolution into a global cultural icon.

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