Download or read book Australia History of Australia Discover the Major Events That Shaped the History of Australia written by James Walker and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia is the land where opportunity knocks for everyone, no matter who you are, Australia is open and ready for you to create your own lifestyle and live your dreams. Although Australia may appear as a hostile, arid chunk of land at first glance, the truth is that this mystical, faraway land is rich in more ways than one. Apart from kangaroos and other iconic, endemic species that roam the Australian landscape, the Land Down Under is also home to a vibrant and diverse culture, as well as some of the oldest surviving folk traditions maintained by Aboriginal Australians. Being incredibly diverse themselves, the indigenous people of Australia are made up of a wide range of tribes that speak many languages and maintain countless ancient customs. While the British certainly played a decisive role in Australia
Download or read book Australian History for Dummies written by Alex McDermott and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created especially for the Australian customer! Exciting and informative history of the land down under Australian History For Dummies is your tour guide through the important events of Australia's past, introducing you to the people and events that have shaped modern Australia. Be there as British colonists explore Australia's harsh terrain with varying degrees of success. In this informative guide you'll Find out about Australia's infamous bushrangers Learn how the discovery of gold caused a tidal wave of immigration from all over the world Understand how Australia took two steps forward to become a nation in its own right in 1901, and two steps back when the government was dismissed by the Crown in 1975 Discover the fascinating details that made Australia the country it is today!
Download or read book A Shorter History of Australia written by Geoffrey Blainey and published by Random House Australia. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book History of Australia and New Zealand written by George Sutherland and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of Australia and New Zealand from 1606 to 1890 is a concise history of the countries from their discoveries until the dawn of the 20th century. This book is about an excellent and very detailed history of the discoveries of several navigators and the settlements of various European countries on the continent, which provides a good interesting read, not for pure entertainment value.
Download or read book A Short History of Australia written by Ernest Scott and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book Significant People in Australia s History written by Rees D. Barrett and published by Macmillan Education AU. This book was released on 2009 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 9 volume set profiles people in our history who brought about important events or changes to Australian society through their knowledge, actions or achievements. Each volume in the set focuses on a particular period in Australia's history and includes: introductory information about the featured time period, a timeline of main events, illustrated biographies of a wide range of significant people, a glossary of unfamiliar words and a comprehensive index. Each biographical entry features a timeline of the person's life and achievements, information about events that influenced the person's life, and cross-references to related information in other entries.
Download or read book The History of Australia written by Frank G. Clarke and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2002-04-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian history has been written for over two centuries beginning with European explorers and colonists attempting to convey something of the complexity of the strange upside-down world they encountered in the southern hemisphere. Of course, aboriginal peoples had lived in Australia for millennia before the arrival of the whites. Modern Australia has its foundations in these two cultural strands. Intertwined with these are the impact of colonialism and federation, indentured servitude and convict transportation, the effects of El Niño on European-style farming techniques, gold rushes, and longstanding issues of ethnicity, immigration, and religious tolerance. Covering these topics and more, this most recent and up-to date narrative history of Australia includes a timeline of major events, a biographic sketches of noteworthy historical figures, and a bibliographic essay. Noted historian of Australia, Francis Clarke, provides a complete, comprehensive, and contemporary account of the political, economic, and cultural forces of each period of Australian history and gives readers a clear understanding of the many factors that have shaped the country. Written for a general audience, The History of Australia is the perfect introduction to Land Down Under.
Download or read book Let the Land Speak written by Jackie French and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of our most respected and award-winning authors, Jackie French, comes a fascinating and fresh interpretation of Australian history, focusing on how the land itself, rather than social forces, has shaped the major events that led to modern Australia. to understand the present, you need to understand the past. to understand Australia's history, you need to look at how the land has shaped not just our past, but will continue to shape our future.From highly respected, award-winning author Jackie French comes a new and fascinating interpretation of Australian history, focusing on how the land itself, rather than social forces, shaped the major events that led to modern Australia. Our history is mostly written by those who live, work and research in cities, but it's the land itself which has shaped our history far more powerfully and significantly than we realise. Reinterpreting the history we think we all know - from the indigenous women who shaped the land, from terra Incognita to Eureka, from Federation to Gallipoli and beyond, Jackie French shows us that to understand our history, we need to understand our land. taking us behind history and the accepted version of events, she also shows us that there's so much we don't understand about our history because we simply don't understand the way life was lived at the time. Eye-opening, refreshing, completely fascinating and unforgettable, LEt tHE LAND SPEAK will transform the way we understand the role and influence of the land and how it has shaped our nation.
Download or read book A Little History of Australia written by Mark Peel and published by Melbourne University Publish. This book was released on 2007 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Australia that covers: discovery by European; navigators who claimed the land as their own; the First Fleet, convict settlements and the gold rushes; the birth-pangs of a federated nation, and the experiences of Australians in the world's wars; and the Australian way of life.
Download or read book A Short History of Australia written by Ernest Scott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Short History of Australia This Short History of Australia begins with a blank space on the map, and ends with the record of a new name on the map, that of Anzac. It endeavours to elucidate the way in which the country was discovered, why and how it was settled, the development of civilized society within it, its political and social progress, mode of government, and relations, historical and actual, with the Empire of which it forms a part. The aim of the author has been to make the book answer such questions as might reasonably be put to it by an intelligent reader, who will of course have regard to the limitations imposed by its size; and also to present a picture of the phases through which the country has passed. At the same time it is hoped that due importance has been given to personality. History is a record of the doings of men living in communities, not of blind, nerveless forces. In a book written to scale, on a carefully prepared plan, it was not possible to deal more fully with some events about which various readers might desire to have more information. On some of these the author would have liked to wTite at greater length. The student who works much at any section of history finds many aspects which require more adequate treatment than they have yet received. In Australian history there are large spaces which need closer study than has yet been accorded to them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Events That Shaped Australia written by Wendy Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features full-colour and historical black and white photographs, maps, documents, and illustrations, all brought to life by well-researched and accessible narratives. The events featured in this book changed Australia and have the nation what it is today. Events that Shaped Australia sets out the detail, the people, the images and the after effects of the most important turning points in our nation's history. Starting with the formation of Gondwanaland and the arrival of indigenous Australians, this book features events in such eras as European colonisation, the Gold Rush, Federation, two World Wars and the later part of the 20th Century. Moving into the new millennium, the Bali Bombings, the Tampa controversy and the Rudd-Gillard-Abbott government crises are all featured. Events that Shaped Australia features rare colour and black and white photographs, as well as maps, documents and illustrations brought to life by well-researched and accessible narratives.
Download or read book A Concise History of Australia written by Stuart Macintyre and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia is the last continent to be settled by Europeans, but it also sustains a people and a culture tens of thousands years old. For much of the past 200 years the newcomers have sought to replace the old with the new. This book tells how they imposed themselves on the land, and brought technology, institutions and ideas to make it their own. It relates the advance from penal colony to a prosperous free nation and illustrates how, as a nation created by waves of newcomers, the search for binding traditions was long frustrated by the feeling of rootlessness, until it came to terms with its origins. The third edition of this acclaimed book recounts the key factors - social, economic and political - that have shaped modern-day Australia. It covers the rise and fall of the Howard government, the 2007 election and the apology to the stolen generation. More than ever before, Australians draw on the past to understand their future.
Download or read book Australia written by Victor Swain and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first pioneers battling the elements, industrial success, great literature and theatre, the tragedy and triumph of 20th century war, victories in sport and an ever-changing relationship between human and land, this is the story of Australia.
Download or read book The History of Australia written by Einar Felix Hansen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the captivating history of Australia with "The History of Australia." This amazing book takes you on a journey through the ancient and modern tales of this remarkable land, uncovering the stories of its Indigenous cultures, the struggles of early settlers, the birth of a nation, and the challenges and achievements that have shaped Australia's identity. From the Dreamtime legends of the Aboriginal peoples to the arrival of European explorers, from the hardships of convict life to the fight for Indigenous rights and reconciliation, this book paints a comprehensive and unbiased portrait of Australia's past. It explores the triumphs and tragedies, the cultural milestones and social transformations, and the rich tapestry of individuals and communities that have contributed to the nation's narrative. "The History of Australia" not only offers a deep dive into the significant events and milestones that have shaped the country but also provides a nuanced understanding of the diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and cultural heritage that make Australia truly extraordinary. Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness of Tasmania, marvel at the iconic Sydney Opera House, and journey through the ancient wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. "The History of Australia" is not just a book; it is an invitation to embark on a captivating journey through time. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or simply eager to deepen your understanding of this fascinating country, this book is an essential addition to your library. Discover the stories, landscapes, and people that have shaped Australia into the vibrant and resilient nation it is today. Purchase your copy of "The History of Australia" and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of a nation's past. Uncover the triumphs, challenges, and moments of inspiration that have shaped Australia's unique identity. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse and captivating history of the land Down Under.
Download or read book A National History of Australia New Zealand the Adjacent Islands written by Robert P. Thomson and published by London : G. Routledge ; New York : E.P. Dutton. This book was released on 1917 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A National History of Australia, New Zealand the Adjacent Islands: From Their Discovery to the Centennial Era and From That Period to the Present Day The want of a reliable, fairly connected, and consecutive account of the events of Australian history must long since have been apparent to those who have taken sufficient interest in the past of their native or adopted land to pursue the disconnected and incomplete records which, so far, are all that are available for the study of the inquirer or earnest scholar. In compiling this history to the Centennial year, the author was confronted by the difficulty, which was not so patent in the subsequent addition, that for a great portion of the period dealt with. Australia was not one country politically, but any number up to six,and that whilst it has been naturally one and indivisible, and as such required a generator national history, it also, as political divisions of it were made, called for a special account of the events of the individual units, and as to do reasonable justice to them needed that some of what was embodied in the account of the whole should be incorporated in their individual narratives, the presence of a certain amount of repetition was apparently unavoidable. However, if this has lengthened the volume of the history, the recapitulations will serve to impress facts that arc dealt with on the minds of the readers, a consideration not without value having regard to the scarcity of knowledge of the history of this country that is evidenced by the remarks of many persons in'prominent positions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A History of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia Or an Account of the Progress of Geographical Discovery in That Continent From the Earliest Period to the Present Day written by Julian Edmund Tenison-Woods and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julian Edmund Tenison-Woods provides readers with an in-depth exploration of Australia's rich history. Part travelogue, part historical record, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the personalities and events that have shaped Australia's past and present. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Report on State of the Colony of New South Wales written by John Thomas Bigge and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Report on State of the Colony of New South Wales is a nonfiction and fundamental record of some convicts being transported to New South Wales. Excerpt: "Condition and Treatment of Convicts during the passage to New South Wales. CLOTHING.] FOOD.] PREVENTION OF PLUNDER.] VENTILATION.] Parliamentary Evidence, p. 100.] MEDICINE.] PRISON ROOM.] 21st Article of Instructions; A. No. 1.] II. Debarkation and Muster of the Convicts, Male, and Female. Vide Government and Public Notice, Sydney Gazette, 19 April 1817.]"
