Under the Southern Cross: The Rebels, Martyrs, Exiles and Activists Who Shaped Australia

Under the Southern Cross: The Rebels, Martyrs, Exiles and Activists Who Shaped Australia

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Author: Geoff Hocking

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The Australian character has been wrought by sedition. Britain sent to Australia's shores boatloads of transportees, in chains: the rebels, the democrats, chartists, thinkers and political activists who were soon at large, free to pursue their destiny under the azure skies of the southern cross. Celebrates all those who fought for Australian democracy against the denial of a jealous Britain. From the Tolpuddle Martyrs to the Eureka uprising; from the colonial poets to the songwriters Johnny O'Keefe, Slim Dusty, Cold Chisel, Yothu Yindi and The Oils. All have questioned authority and more often than not found it wanting. Australians all let us unite, for we are young and free lest we forget who fought for that freedom.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Geoff Hocking

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 0


The Australian character has been wrought by sedition. Britain sent to Australia's shores boatloads of transportees, in chains: the rebels, the democrats, chartists, thinkers and political activists who were soon at large, free to pursue their destiny under the azure skies of the southern cross. Celebrates all those who fought for Australian democracy against the denial of a jealous Britain. From the Tolpuddle Martyrs to the Eureka uprising; from the colonial poets to the songwriters Johnny O'Keefe, Slim Dusty, Cold Chisel, Yothu Yindi and The Oils. All have questioned authority and more often than not found it wanting. Australians all let us unite, for we are young and free lest we forget who fought for that freedom.