{"product_id":"2026200007973-secondhand-the-story-of-australia","title":"The Story Of Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887939825883,"sku":"2026200007973-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/29ff5f74-273c-4d3b-9857-82ec4ba13f75.png?v=1781750031","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007973-secondhand-the-story-of-australia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}