The Warrior Poets is a compilation of the poetry written by famous "warrior poets" such as A.B. "Banjo" Patterson as well as ordinary soldiers - often while on active service.

The book covers the history of Australians at arms, from 1901, through the many conflicts and peace-keeping tasks in which our Diggers have been involved. The East Timor deployment completes a hundred years of military involvement.

The First and Second World Wars dominate this book, which is not surprising, considering the scale of the two conflicts.

Often not "politically correct", the poems do mirror the attitudes of society at that time. The sentiments expressed in verse also give the reader an insight into the concerns and experiences of our young soldiers in various conflicts.

This volume will become a valuable part of any history or poetry lover's library.