Great Southern Land [electronic resource] : A New History of Australia
Frank Welsh2005
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Australia is a dynamic multi-cultural society, viewed by many as the world's
most desirable place to live. Here Frank Welsh traces Australia's intriguing and
varied history to examine how this society emerged, from its ancient Aborigine
tribes and earliest British convict settlements to today's modern nation - one
that retains strong links with its colonial past but is increasingly independent
and diverse.
While full of admiration for Australia, Welsh also exposes national myths and
confronts the darker side of its history - oppression of the Aboriginal peoples
and the 'White Australia' policy - and places the country in a global context,
considering the changing relationship with Britain and its Asian neighbours, as
well as more recent alliances with the US.
Original, provocative and entertaining, Great Southern Land provides the most
comprehensive one-volume history of this endlessly fascinating nation.
Main title:
Author:
Frank Welsh, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 2005
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (784 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780141909783
Language:
English
BRN:
436309
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |