A Brief History of Australia

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By Frances Murphy

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A Brief History of Australia, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Australia from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader.

Coverage includes:

  • Diversity—Land and People
  • Indigenous History
  • European Exploration and Early Settlement
  • Gold Rush and Governments
  • Federation and Identity Formation
  • Realignment
  • Populate or Perish
  • Constitutional Crisis
  • Contradiction and Change
  • The Howard Years
  • Australia in Turmoil
  • A Brief History of Australia