{"title":"Xavier Waterkeyn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXavier Waterkeyn\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of history, inviting readers to uncover significant events and moments that have shaped societies. His work blends thorough research with engaging narrative, making complex historical themes accessible and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on themes within \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, Waterkeyn's books provide insight into pivotal developments and their lasting impact. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis that brings clarity and perspective to historical milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"events-that-shaped-australia-by-john-bowen-9781760798864","title":"Events that Shaped Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe events in this book have all, in a significant way, shaped our history, attitudes and culture. Not many nations can remember their own birthday; in Australia's case, it is 1 January 1901, the first day of the twentieth century. So it's perhaps not surprising that many visitors to the Antipodes express wonder that Australia has a history at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCertainly, it's a short chronology by European standards—a little over 200 years ago, the First Fleet deposited its white cargo on the fatal shores of Port Jackson. Yet, we are not the shortest-lived nation in the Commonwealth by a long shot. When we take into account the First Australians, we have perhaps the longest history of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe events that changed Australian history are iconic, character-building, and cataclysmic—the Boer War, Gallipoli, and Kokoda. They can also be as seemingly flippant as the introduction of surfing, cricketers bowling a dangerous high bouncing ball, and the death of a racehorse. However, all are major events in the evolution of our national psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBodyline caused a diplomatic rift between England and Australia; millions have paid homage to Phar Lap's heart. Surfing created a culture. Floods and bushfires, the Covid impact on Australia, and the Bondi terror attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvents that Shaped Australia\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating look into these defining moments, exploring how each has left its mark on the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47719833829612,"sku":"9781760798864","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760798864-events-that-shaped-australia.jpg?v=1780977557"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/xavier-waterkeyn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}