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The Forgotten Rebels Of Eureka

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The Forgotten Rebels Of Eureka by Clare Wright delves into the often-overlooked role of women in the Eureka Stockade, an iconic event in Australian history. By weaving meticulous research with engaging narrative, the book reinterprets this momentous struggle through the experiences and contributions of women, bringing their voices to the forefront of this transformative period. It's a vivid portrayal of rebellion, identity, and the fight for rights.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by untold stories of history featuring strong women. Focusing on the Eureka Stockade, it highlights the crucial yet often overlooked roles women played in this pivotal Australian event, providing a fresh perspective on a familiar historical narrative.

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The Forgotten Rebels Of Eureka

A groundbreaking and highly entertaining account of the role women played at the birth of Australia's democracy.

* Author will tour Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide * High profile media launches in Melbourne and Ballarat * Author profiled in major broadsheet and tabloid newspapers such as the Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Herald Sun and Courier Mail * Extracts to be placed in glossy magazines such as Australian Women's Weekly and weekend newspaper supplements such as Weekend Australian magazine * Author to appear on ABC TV programs such as 7.30 and Q&A as well as commercial TV programs such as The Project and Weekend Sunrise * Author to be interviewed on ABC Radio National programs such as Late Night Live, local ABC radio such as Conversations with Jon Faine and commercial stations such as Gold FM * Widespread review coverage in all Australian and NZ newspapers * Widespread review coverage in specialist history publications such as Inside History * Limited number of chapter samplers available to the trade * Large-scale consumer marketing campaign, including airport lightwalls and broad print and online advertising * Advertisements in literary and current affairs publications such as ABR, Griffith Review, Crikey, the Monthly and on their associated websites * Huge online advertising campaign and promotions including giveaways on news websites such as the Age, Australian, Herald Sun, New Matilda and on Australian history and cultural websites, blogs and e-newsletters * Widespread street poster campaign throughout metropolitan Melbourne and Sydney * Advertising campaign with history teacher associations such as the HTAV, HTANSW, HTAQ, HTASA, HTAWA and AHA * Significant budget for bookseller Christmas catalogues * Author video to be available on Text's website, YouTube, the author website and on bookseller sites * Advertisements in bookseller newsletters * Banner advertising on bookseller websites and e-newsletters * Feature title in Text newsletters and website * Major social media campaign including dedicated Twitter and FB competitions * Reading Group Notes available for download at www.textpublishing.com.au

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From an acclaimed historian who wrote a major feature on women's history in Australia for The Guardian, The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka is now available in paperback.

The Eureka Stockade β€” the story of how gold miners rebelled against British authority, beginning a process that would ultimately lead to democracy in Australia β€” is one of Australia's foundation legends. However, until now, it has been told as though only half the participants were there.

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Clare Wright's The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka has been praised for its in-depth research and engaging narrative style. The book offers a fresh perspective on the Eureka Stockade by highlighting the crucial role women played, challenging the traditionally male-centric narratives. Reviews commend Wright for vividly depicting life on Ballarat's goldfields and connecting women's actions to the broader struggle for suffrage, making it a significant read for both enthusiasts of Australian history and contemporary readers seeking gender inclusivity in historical accounts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922182548

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 759g

Pages: 540

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