Early Australia; With Shame Remembered
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Bill Beatty
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell & Company Ltd, London, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical non-fiction work by Bill Beatty uncovers the often-overlooked and darker aspects of Australia's colonial past. It meticulously details the harsh realities faced by early settlers, the brutal treatment of Indigenous populations, and the significant social injustices that shaped the nascent nation. Beatty presents a candid and unflinching account, challenging romanticized notions of Australian history and urging readers to confront the difficult truths of its foundation. The narrative is both informative and thought-provoking, offering a critical perspective on the events and policies that left an indelible mark on the continent.
Author: Bill Beatty
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell & Company Ltd, London, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical non-fiction work by Bill Beatty uncovers the often-overlooked and darker aspects of Australia's colonial past. It meticulously details the harsh realities faced by early settlers, the brutal treatment of Indigenous populations, and the significant social injustices that shaped the nascent nation. Beatty presents a candid and unflinching account, challenging romanticized notions of Australian history and urging readers to confront the difficult truths of its foundation. The narrative is both informative and thought-provoking, offering a critical perspective on the events and policies that left an indelible mark on the continent.