Australia's History

Name: Australia's History
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780868407906
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Australia's History provides an engaging exploration of the nation's past from its Indigenous heritage and colonial beginnings to its development into a modern diverse society. It examines key events, cultural shifts, and influential figures that have shaped Australia. The book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the complex narratives that underpin the country's rich historical tapestry.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This fascinating account may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in discovering Australia's rich and diverse history. From indigenous cultures to colonial times and modern achievements, it provides a comprehensive exploration of the events and personalities that shaped this unique nation. Perfect for history enthusiasts eager to delve into pivotal moments of Australia's past.

Australia's History

Created to coincide with the 20th International Congress of Historical Sciences, which the University of New South Wales in Sydney has hosted in 2005.

Description

This landmark volume will be created to coincide with the 20th International Congress of Historical Sciences, which the University of New South Wales in Sydney will be hosting in 2005.

Sponsored by the Australian Historical Association, Australia's History will commission leading historians of Australia to present syntheses of current debates, ideas, and research on the most important areas of Australian historical work today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780868407906

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Penny Russell
Edited by Martin Lyons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 220

Collections

Australian & Pacific History History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Martyn Lyons was born in London and now lives in Sydney, where he is Professor of History and European Studies at the University of New South Wales. He has published books and articles in both French revolutionary history, and in the history of the book. Recent works related to the history of reading and writing include Readers and Society in Ninteteenth-Century France (2001). Penny Russell is a Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Sydney where she teaches aspects of Australian history, women's history, scandal and autobiography. She has published widely in Australian colonial history, the use of women's private writings as historical sources and on the life of Lady Jane Franklin. Her publications include A Wish of Distinction: Colonial Gentility and Femininity (1994) and This Errant Lady: Jane Franklin's Overland Journey to Port Philip and Sydney (2002).