Dictionary Of Australian History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Australia's story is one of the most dramatic on earth — a continent of ancient Indigenous civilisation, convict origins, gold rush fever, and the forging of a proud national identity — and John Larkins' Dictionary of Australian History presents this sprawling narrative in a precise, accessible, and authoritative reference format. Organised alphabetically, the work chronicles the key events, figures, movements, and milestones that have shaped the Australian nation, from the earliest European settlement and the struggles of the colonial era through to the landmark moments of the twentieth century, including two World Wars, political upheaval, and the rise of a distinctly Australian culture. Larkins brings to this reference work the clarity and depth of a seasoned historian, distilling complex historical threads into concise, illuminating entries that are as useful to the student as they are to the curious general reader. The Dictionary of Australian History stands as an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand the forces, personalities, and defining incidents that built a nation — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of Australia's remarkable past remains yet to be discovered.
Author: John Larkins
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Australia's story is one of the most dramatic on earth — a continent of ancient Indigenous civilisation, convict origins, gold rush fever, and the forging of a proud national identity — and John Larkins' Dictionary of Australian History presents this sprawling narrative in a precise, accessible, and authoritative reference format. Organised alphabetically, the work chronicles the key events, figures, movements, and milestones that have shaped the Australian nation, from the earliest European settlement and the struggles of the colonial era through to the landmark moments of the twentieth century, including two World Wars, political upheaval, and the rise of a distinctly Australian culture. Larkins brings to this reference work the clarity and depth of a seasoned historian, distilling complex historical threads into concise, illuminating entries that are as useful to the student as they are to the curious general reader. The Dictionary of Australian History stands as an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand the forces, personalities, and defining incidents that built a nation — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of Australia's remarkable past remains yet to be discovered.