Australasian History

Before the settlement of South Australia, sealers took indigenous Tasmanian women to Kangaroo Island, establishing a cross-cultural community there. Many of their descendents still live on Kangaroo Island and this...

'Her superb research and sympathetic reconstructions of nineteenth-century Scotland and Australia bring to life a long-forgotten but fascinating group of women.' - Si n Rees, author of The Floating Brothel...

Describes the intense commercial rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne over a period of 150 years. While Sydney was established nearly 50 years before Melbourne, the great wealth generated by the...

The frontier mythology of the early twentieth-century is epitomised in the stories of these two extraordinary-and very different-men. An elegant, original and very well written book, luminous with meaning, full...

It was the greatest feat of engineering in nineteenth-century Australia, but it very nearly collapsed in the face of monumental obstacles. The year was 1870, and mail took six weeks...

The extraordinary true story of courage under fire and survival during one of the deadliest wartime attacks on Australia - the sinking of the hospital ship, the Centaur - and...

Manning Clark's six-volume series, A History of Australia, is one of the masterpieces of Australian writing. It is also one of the most passionately debated visions of Australian history, in...

1973: The incredible true story of the Blythe Star disaster, which left ten men, shipwrecked and alone, on the wild Southern Ocean off Tasmania. Almost two weeks later they were...

Papua New Guinea: People, Politics and History Since 1975 begins with an overview of the country's history until Independence in 1975, and then traces the major themes that have resonated...

Italian revolutionary Raffaello Carboni reached the Ballarat goldfields in 1853 looking for adventure and wealth. Instead, he found growing unrest among the miners, who were straining against harsh and oppressive...

Dignity and Prosperity - The Future of Liberal Australia brings together, for the first time, Australia's leading liberal luminaries or 'grandees' in one place for the purpose of reigniting a...

This landmark volume will be created to coincide with the 20th InternationalCongress of Historical Sciences which the University of New South Wales inSydney will be hosting in 2005. Sponsored by...

The Second Battle of Krithia has existed largely in the shadows of the bigger Gallipoli story. It is, however, one of the most poignant and tragic tales of World War...

Winner of the Colin Roderick Award Lion & Kangaroo is one of Australia's great works of history, a rich chronicle of the nation's coming-of-age. With intelligence, wisdom and wit, acclaimed...

Autobiography or fiction? This question has shadowed the work of enigmatic Australian author Eve Langley since her first novel, The Pea Pickers , was published in 1942. Almost immediately after,...

Brilliantly reconstructed from contemporary narratives, The Last Outlaws is both a gripping work of historical true crime and a richly revealing examination of our nation at its birth. The Chant...

The companion volume to YOUNG HAWKE: the making of a larrikin from the award-winning historian and author of CURTIN and CHIFLEY Bob Hawke was one of the most influential Australians...

A South Seas classic since 1966, this is the story of one New Zealander brave enough to do what we have all now and then dreamed of doing - live...

This book provides a new approach to the historical treatment of indigenous peoples' sovereignty and property rights in Australia and New Zealand. By shifting attention from the original European claims...

An important tribute to the work and life of an extraordinary Aboriginal activist. William Cooper's passionate struggle against the dispossession of Aboriginal people and the denial of their rights and...

Anzac Battlefield: A Gallipoli Landscape of War and Memory explores the transformation of Gallipoli's landscape in antiquity, during the famed battles of the First World War and in the present...

The desperate manhunt to bring down Australia's most notorious outlaw When Ned Kelly and his band of young tearaways ambushed and killed three brave policemen in a remote mountain camp...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: SignedThis fascinating book explores the life of a colonial doctor and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life,...

Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsMurriyang is a profound reflection on identity, culture, and the landscape of Australia, as seen through the eyes of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCaptain Charles Sturt, 'the Father of Australian Exploration', completed three explorations to reveal the interior of Australia.

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis book tells the astonishing true story of the Tichborne Claimant, a man who claimed to be the long-lost heir...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or marking Markings: Previous ownerThis book provides a comprehensive illustrated survey of shipwrecks, fires, collisions, and strandings that have occurred along the...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis collection features a variety of Australian stories, including legends, yarns, and tall tales that reflect the rich storytelling tradition...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the thrilling competition between English and French explorers in their quest to map Australia. It delves into...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the Yarra River in Melbourne, detailing its historical significance and the scenic beauty surrounding it.

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the breathtaking landscapes and unique ecosystems of the Kimberley region in Australia. It features a blend of...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history of the Mulgrave District from 1839 to 1961, detailing the transformation of the area and...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or marking Markings: No markingsThis book explores the history and significance of trams in Australia, highlighting their cultural impact and evolution over...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the vibrant world of Australia's variety and musical stars from the 1920s to the 1960s, highlighting key...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book offers a comprehensive overview of Australia, covering its geography, culture, and history. Edited by Blanche Hewitt, it presents...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the history and impact of photography in Australia, detailing the evolution of the camera and its significance...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book captures the historical essence of Melbourne through a collection of early photographs. It provides a visual journey through...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the transformation of the Mulgrave District from pastoral lands to a suburban community. It provides insights into...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book commemorates 125 years of The Basin, detailing its history, significant events, and the community's development from 1867 to...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis book showcases early photographs of Gundagai, a representative icon of a typical Australian country town. It captures the essence...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the breathtaking landscapes and unique ecosystems of the Flinders Ranges in Australia. It highlights the cultural significance...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the impact of the Great War on the suburbs of Malvern and Prahran, detailing local recruitment efforts,...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the literary landscape of Melbourne, capturing the essence of the city through the perspectives of its writers....

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis book explores the experiences of the Australian Army both domestically and abroad, providing insights into their uniforms, operations, and...