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The Story of Australia

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The Story of Australia by Robert Lewis provides an engaging overview of Australia’s rich history, from its ancient Indigenous cultures to the modern Commonwealth nation it is today. The book delves into key events, cultural shifts, and influential figures that have shaped the country's identity over the centuries. It’s a comprehensive exploration suitable for anyone interested in understanding how Australia’s past has influenced its present.
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The Story of Australia

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Produced in partnership with the National Museum of Australia, The Story of Australia is an accessible, essential history resource for every home.

How did Australia's earliest human inhabitants reach the island continent? Which discovery ushered in a new era of immigration, prosperity, and technological advancement? How did a far-flung colony and military outpost transform into one of the wealthiest and most peaceful nations in the modern world? Dip into the pages to discover these answers and more.

This detailed illustrated history of Australia journeys from the formation of the continent to the growth of a modern, thriving nation. Clear, accessible text offers explanations of key events and the people behind them. From the enduring cultures of Australia's Indigenous people, European exploration and colonisation, and the tragic impacts of two world wars, The Story of Australia concludes with the exciting fast-paced development of the last decades of the 20th century.

Produced in partnership with the National Museum of Australia, The Story of Australia draws on the museum's rich collection of objects, photographs and artefacts.

Entertaining, colourful and inviting, The Story of Australia is the essential history resource for every home and library.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857983145

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 1140g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Robert Lewis is a former history teacher and pioneer of the development of evidence-based inquiry units in history classrooms. He has written over 300 classroom educational resources, mainly Australian History. He was awarded a New South Wales Premier's Young People's History Prize in 2008, and was recognised with the Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching and Learning of History Award from the History Teachers' Association of Victoria in 2013.

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