A Short History Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From the ancient Aboriginal civilisations that shaped the continent's soul to the emergence of a modern industrial nation on the world stage, Manning Clark's A Short History of Australia is a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of one of the world's most distinctive nations. Clark guides the reader through the continent's development — from the first cultural settlements and European tales of conquest, to the emergence of a prosperous and dynamic power — presenting a compelling narrative that captures the vast sweep of Australian history in a concise and accessible volume. Clark, widely regarded as Australia's greatest historian, writes with a passionate intensity and literary elegance that elevates historical scholarship into something approaching epic storytelling. His account does not merely catalogue dates and events; it argues for a deeper understanding of Australia's national character, shaped by the tension between Indigenous heritage, colonial ambition, and the search for a uniquely Australian identity. A landmark work of historical writing, it leaves the reader wondering whether the young nation has yet fully reckoned with the complex legacies of its turbulent past.
Author: Manning Clark
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the ancient Aboriginal civilisations that shaped the continent's soul to the emergence of a modern industrial nation on the world stage, Manning Clark's A Short History of Australia is a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of one of the world's most distinctive nations. Clark guides the reader through the continent's development — from the first cultural settlements and European tales of conquest, to the emergence of a prosperous and dynamic power — presenting a compelling narrative that captures the vast sweep of Australian history in a concise and accessible volume. Clark, widely regarded as Australia's greatest historian, writes with a passionate intensity and literary elegance that elevates historical scholarship into something approaching epic storytelling. His account does not merely catalogue dates and events; it argues for a deeper understanding of Australia's national character, shaped by the tension between Indigenous heritage, colonial ambition, and the search for a uniquely Australian identity. A landmark work of historical writing, it leaves the reader wondering whether the young nation has yet fully reckoned with the complex legacies of its turbulent past.