A Shorter History Of Australia

Author : Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher : Random House Australia
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857984395

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A Shorter History of Australia by Geoffrey Blainey Pdf

A broad, concise and inclusive vision of Australia and Australians by one our most renowned historians. After a lifetime of research and debate on Australian and international history, Geoffrey Blainey is well-placed to introduce us to the people who have played a part and to guide us through the events that have created the Australian identity: the mania for spectator sport; the suspicion of the tall poppy; the rivalries of Catholic and Protestant, Sydney and Melbourne, new and old homelands and new and old allies; the conflicts of war abroad and race at home; the importance of technology; defining the outback; the rise and rise of the mining industry; the recognition of our Aboriginal past and Native Title; the successes and failures of the nation. For this enlarged edition Blainey has rewritten or expanded on various episodes and themes and updated relevant matter. He has described significant events and trends of the early-20th century. A ready-reference timeline of major events in Australian history is also included. The Shorter history of Australia is a must for every home and library.

Author : Charles Manning Hope Clark,Manning Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001644330

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A Short History of Australia by Charles Manning Hope Clark,Manning Clark Pdf

Convicts - Macquarie - Immigrants and squatters - Gold rushes - World War I (1) - White Australia Policy - Chinese.

Author : Kenneth Morgan
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191633454

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Australia: A Very Short Introduction by Kenneth Morgan Pdf

In this Very Short Introduction Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and thematic introduction to modern Australia. He examines the main features of its history, geography, and culture since the beginning of the white settlement in New South Wales in 1788. Drawing attention to the distinctive features of Australian life he places contemporary developments in a historical perspective, highlighting the importance of Australia's indigenous culture and making connections between Australia and the wider word. Balancing the successful growth of Australian institutions and democratic traditions, he considers the struggles that occurred in the making of modern Australia. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Brian Dickey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000246643

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No Charity There by Brian Dickey Pdf

No Charity There, now in a revised edition, provides the first general history of social welfare in Australia. It traces the development of official and community attitudes to demands and expectations. Using material not previously readily available, Brian Dickey analyses how Australian society has sought to solve the problems raised by a wide variety of vulnerable groups since 1788: the aged, orphans, single mothers, the insane, alcoholics and the unemployed. No Charity There is a carefully researched and intelligent study of a subject of ever-increasing importance.

Author : Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher : Ivan R. Dee
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461709862

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A Short History of the World by Geoffrey Blainey Pdf

A superb history of the world's people during the last four million years, beginning before the human race moved out of Africa to explore and settle the other continents. Mr. Blainey explores the development of technology and skills, the rise of major religions, and the role of geography, considering both the larger patterns and the individual nature of history. A delightful read, gracefully written, and full of odd and interesting pieces of information as well as thoughtful comparisons that span both time and space. —William L. O'Neill

Author : Ernest Scott
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4066338091673

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A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott Pdf

"A Short History of Australia" is an accurate and informative treatise on Australian history written by an Australian historian and professor of history at the University of Melbourne, Ernest Scott. It is most valuable to the research of the post-settlement years of Sydney, New South Wales, and the other Australian colonies before the establishment of the Federation.

Author : Peter Pierce
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780521881654

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The Cambridge History of Australian Literature by Peter Pierce Pdf

Draws on scholarship from leading figures in the field and spans Australian literary history from colonial origins, indigenous and migrant literatures, as well as representations of Asia and the Pacific and the role of literary culture in modern Australian society.

Author : Andrew Leigh
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781922231048

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Battlers and Billionaires by Andrew Leigh Pdf

Is Australia fair enough? And why does inequality matter anyway? In Battlers and Billionaires, Andrew Leigh weaves together vivid anecdotes, interesting history and powerful statistics to tell the story of inequality in this country. This is economics writing at its best. From egalitarian beginnings, Australian inequality rose through the nineteenth century. Then we became more equal again, with inequality falling markedly from the 1920s to the 1970s. Now, inequality is returning to the heights of the 1920s. Leigh shows that while inequality can fuel growth, it also poses dangers to society. Too much inequality risks cleaving us into two Australias, occupying fundamentally separate worlds, with little contact between the haves and the have-nots. And the further apart the rungs on the ladder of opportunity, the harder it is for a kid born into poverty to enter the middle class. Battlers and Billionaires sheds fresh light on what makes Australia distinctive, and what it means to have – and keep – a fair go.

Author : Ernest Scott
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1947-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465506351

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A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher : Springer
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1976-06-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781349024230

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Triumph of the Nomads by Geoffrey Blainey Pdf

Author : GEOFFREY. BLAINEY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1525220748

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SHORTER HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA. by GEOFFREY. BLAINEY Pdf

Author : Manning Clark
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Australia
ISBN : 0451613899

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A Short History of Australia by Manning Clark Pdf

Author : John Hirst
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781922231703

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Australian History in 7 Questions by John Hirst Pdf

If there are genuine questions about Australian history, there is something to puzzle over. The history ceases to be predictable—and dull. From the author of The Shortest History of Europe, acclaimed historian John Hirst, comes this fresh and stimulating approach to understanding Australia's past and present. Hirst asks and answers questions that get to the heart of Australia's history: Why did Aborigines not become farmers? How did a penal colony change peacefully to a democracy? Why was Australia so prosperous so early? Why did the Australian colonies federate? What effect did convict origins have on national character? Why was the postwar migration programme a success? Why is Australia not a republic? Engaging and enjoyable, and written for the novice and the expert alike, Australian History in 7 Questions explains how we became the nation we are today. ‘If you don't always agree with the answers, you will certainly acquire a renewed interest in the questions. This, surely, is the highest hope of good history.’ —Saturday Paper ‘An excellent tool for provoking debate’ —Age ‘An intriguing approach’ —West Weekend Magazine ‘With trademark clarity and insight, Hirst manages to touch every cornerstone of Australia’s past ... every Australian should read this book.’ —Monthly ‘Thought provoking’ —Daily Telegraph ‘Instructively provocative’ —Burnie Advocate ‘Australian History in 7 Questions is a lively and exciting book, showing the skills of a professional historian and social commentator ... Anyone would benefit from reading this erudite short book.’ —Australian Journal of Politics and History John Hirst was a member of the History Department at La Trobe University from 1968 to 2007. He has written many books on Australian history, including Convict Society and Its Enemies, The Strange Birth of Colonial Democracy, The Sentimental Nation, Sense and Nonsense in Australian History and The Shortest History of Europe.

Author : Ernest Scott
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547102182

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A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott Pdf

"A Short History of Australia" is an accurate and informative treatise on Australian history written by an Australian historian and professor of history at the University of Melbourne, Ernest Scott. It is most valuable to the research of the post-settlement years of Sydney, New South Wales, and the other Australian colonies before the establishment of the Federation.

Author : Anita Heiss
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781743820421

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Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia by Anita Heiss Pdf

Childhood stories of family, country and belonging What is it like to grow up Aboriginal in Australia? This anthology, compiled by award-winning author Anita Heiss, showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories in order to answer that question. Accounts from well-known authors and high-profile identities sit alongside those from newly discovered writers of all ages. All of the contributors speak from the heart – sometimes calling for empathy, oftentimes challenging stereotypes, always demanding respect. This groundbreaking collection will enlighten, inspire and educate about the lives of Aboriginal people in Australia today. Contributors include: Tony Birch, Deborah Cheetham, Adam Goodes, Terri Janke, Patrick Johnson, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Jack Latimore, Celeste Liddle, Amy McQuire, Kerry Reed-Gilbert, Miranda Tapsell, Jared Thomas, Aileen Walsh, Alexis West, Tara June Winch, and many, many more. Winner, Small Publisher Adult Book of the Year at the 2019 Australian Book Industry Awards ‘Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia is a mosaic, its more than 50 tiles – short personal essays with unique patterns, shapes, colours and textures – coming together to form a powerful portrait of resilience.’ —The Saturday Paper ‘... provides a diverse snapshot of Indigenous Australia from a much needed Aboriginal perspective.’ —The Saturday Age