The Story Of Australia
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
A foundational work of Australian historiography, The Story of Australia chronicles the sweeping arc of a nation's development from its Indigenous origins and European colonization through to its emergence as a modern, independent society. A. G. L. Shaw presents a clear and authoritative narrative that details the key political, economic, and social forces that shaped the continent, from the convict settlements of the late eighteenth century to the federation of the Commonwealth and beyond. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible, engaging tone, the work illustrates how geography, migration, and imperial ties combined to forge a distinctly Australian identity. Shaw argues that understanding Australia's past requires a careful examination of both its British inheritance and the unique conditions of the land itself, making this a comprehensive and indispensable introduction to Australian history.
Author: A. G. L. Shaw
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, Faber and Faber Limited
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
A foundational work of Australian historiography, The Story of Australia chronicles the sweeping arc of a nation's development from its Indigenous origins and European colonization through to its emergence as a modern, independent society. A. G. L. Shaw presents a clear and authoritative narrative that details the key political, economic, and social forces that shaped the continent, from the convict settlements of the late eighteenth century to the federation of the Commonwealth and beyond. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible, engaging tone, the work illustrates how geography, migration, and imperial ties combined to forge a distinctly Australian identity. Shaw argues that understanding Australia's past requires a careful examination of both its British inheritance and the unique conditions of the land itself, making this a comprehensive and indispensable introduction to Australian history.