Turning Points in Australian History

Name: Turning Points in Australian History
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SKU: 9781921410567
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Turning Points in Australian History explores key moments that have shaped the nation from its earliest days to modern times. Through a collection of scholarly essays, it delves into pivotal events, movements, and decisions that have influenced Australia's political, social, and cultural landscape. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various forces that have driven change throughout Australian history.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the pivotal moments that have shaped Australia's national identity and its historical landscape. It offers in-depth insights into significant events and decisions across different eras, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the broader context of Australia's development.

Turning Points in Australian History

'If only', 'what if' and 'why didn't we' are are phrases that often come to mind when we look back to the past. This exciting and stimulating book looks back at turning points and crucial moments in Australian history.

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Turning Points in Australian History invites readers to reflect on the pivotal moments that have shaped the nation. The book delves into the intriguing "if only", "what if", and "why didn't we" scenarios that emerge when examining the past. Rather than suggesting that history followed a predetermined path, it challenges us to consider the alternative routes and potentially better outcomes that could have unfolded.

Through its exploration, the book reveals that a decisive event often only gains significance in hindsight. It questions how what was perceived as a major turning point at the time sometimes proves to have little real impact. This exciting and stimulating read encourages us to reconsider how history has been formed and the moments that truly mattered.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921410567

Publisher: UNSW Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: UNSW Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Martin Crotty
Edited by David Roberts

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 320

Collections

Australian & Pacific History History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Martin Crotty lectures in history at the University of Queensland. He is the author of Making the Australian Male and has also coedited a number of other works on Australian history, including The Great Mistakes of Australian History, and he is coeditor of the Journal of Australian Studies.