The Convict Settlers Of Australia: An Enquiry Into The Origin And Character Of The Convicts Transported To New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land 1787-1852

The Convict Settlers Of Australia: An Enquiry Into The Origin And Character Of The Convicts Transported To New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land 1787-1852

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Author: L. L. Robson
Binding: Paperback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1970

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical account, The Convict Settlers Of Australia, meticulously chronicles the foundational period of European settlement in Australia. It presents a comprehensive inquiry into the backgrounds and dispositions of the thousands of individuals forcibly transported to New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land. The work uncovers the diverse origins and often complex characters of these early colonists, spanning the years from 1787 to 1852. Through rigorous research, it argues against simplistic portrayals, illustrating the profound impact these involuntary settlers had on the nascent society. This essential study offers an authoritative re-evaluation of a pivotal era in Australian history.

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Description

Author: L. L. Robson
Binding: Paperback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1970

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This historical account, The Convict Settlers Of Australia, meticulously chronicles the foundational period of European settlement in Australia. It presents a comprehensive inquiry into the backgrounds and dispositions of the thousands of individuals forcibly transported to New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land. The work uncovers the diverse origins and often complex characters of these early colonists, spanning the years from 1787 to 1852. Through rigorous research, it argues against simplistic portrayals, illustrating the profound impact these involuntary settlers had on the nascent society. This essential study offers an authoritative re-evaluation of a pivotal era in Australian history.