A Source Book of Australian History

A Source Book of Australian History

Author: Gwendolen Swinburne

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-06-13

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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"A Source Book of Australian History" is a concise full history of Australia from the discovery of Tasmania to the National Australian Convention and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia. The book was aimed at students interested in learning the subject. Each chapter has a short synopsis at the beginning to better comprehend the subject.


Making Australian History

Making Australian History

Author: Anna Clark

Publisher: Random House Australia

Published: 2022-02

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 1760898511

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Australian history has been revised and reinterpreted by successive generations of historians, writers, governments and public commentators, yet there has been no account of the ways it has changed, who makes history, and how. Making Australian History responds to this critical gap in Australian historical research.A few years ago Anna Clark saw a series of paintings on a sandstone cliff face in the Northern Territory. There were characteristic crosshatched images of fat barramundi and turtles, as well as sprayed handprints and several human figures with spears. Next to them was a long gun, painted with white ochre, an unmistakable image of the colonisers. Was this an Indigenous rendering of contact? A work of history?Each piece of history has a message and context that depends on who wrote it and when. Australian history has swirled and contorted over the years: the history wars have embroiled historians, politicians and public commentators alike, while debates over historical fiction have been as divisive. History isn't just about understanding what happened and why. It also reflects the persuasions, politics and prejudices of its authors. Each iteration of Australia's national story reveals not only the past in question, but also the guiding concerns and perceptions of each generation of history makers.Making Australian History is bold and inclusive: it catalogues and contextualises changing readings of the past, it examines the increasingly problematic role of historians as national storytellers, and it incorporates the stories of people.


A Source Book of Australian Legal History

A Source Book of Australian Legal History

Author: John Michael Bennett

Publisher: Law Book Company for New South Wales Bar Association

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 320

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Section V. The foundation law (p. 247-63) outlines English legal principles of colonisation and introduction of English law in Australia; influence of international jurists, esp. Vattel; instructions to Capt. Cook, proclamations of colonies; Batmans treaty and its voiding; early application of English law to Aborigines in Tasmania and New South Wales.


The Cambridge History of Australian Literature

The Cambridge History of Australian Literature

Author: Peter Pierce

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-09-17

Total Pages: 623

ISBN-13: 052188165X

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Draws on scholarship from leading figures in the field and spans Australian literary history from colonial origins, indigenous and migrant literatures, as well as representations of Asia and the Pacific and the role of literary culture in modern Australian society.


SAS : Phantoms of War

SAS : Phantoms of War

Author: David Horner

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2002-04-01

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1741764866

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SAS: Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service. Originally published as SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989, and a bestseller since then, this edition has been updated to include details of the SAS's activities in the 1990s and into the 21st century. Based on patrol reports and interviews with participants, this Australian military classic tells the fascinating story of the formation of the SAS, its secret role in Borneo during confrontation with Indonesia and its operations in Vietnam. The SAS operated deep behind enemy lines, conducting surveillance at close range, poised to spring into violent action at need. It was with good reason the Viet Cong came to call them Ma Rung-'phantoms of the jungle'. After Vietnam, the SAS formed a crack counter-terrorist force, ready to defend Australia. It became involved in action in Somalia, Kuwait and East Timor in the 1990s and, in 2000, the security of the Sydney Olympic Games. SAS: Phantoms of War tells the story of a highly disciplined force operating secretly at the cutting edge of Australia's defence in war and peace.


Australian Rock Art

Australian Rock Art

Author: Robert Layton

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1992-11-27

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0521346665

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A survey of Australian rock art, presenting detailed case studies revealing the significance of both recent and ancient art for Australia's living indigenous communities.


The Art of Time Travel

The Art of Time Travel

Author: Tom Griffiths

Publisher: Black Inc.

Published: 2017-07-03

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1925203123

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No matter how practised we are at history, it always humbles us. No matter how often we visit the past, it always surprises us. Winner of the Ernest Scott Prize and Shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Award for Non-fiction 'A rare feat of imagination and generosity.' – Mark McKenna With every sentence they write, historians must walk the tightrope between discipline and imagination, empathy and evidence. In this landmark work, eminent historian and award-winning author Tom Griffiths shares his passion for the fascinating, complex craft of history – or, as he calls it, the art of time travel. In fourteen portraits, Griffiths illuminates how historians such as Inga Clendinnen, Judith Wright, Geoffrey Blainey and Henry Reynolds have approached their craft. In prose both earthy and elegant, he shows the new insights they have brought to Australian history, and in so doing reshapes our shared knowledge of this continent. The Art of Time Travel is an exhilarating book that will forever change the way you think of Australia's past. 'If the past is a foreign country, Tom Griffiths makes the perfect travelling companion. Let him be your eyes and ears on our shared history. Most of all, follow his heart.' – Clare Wright


A Source Book of Australian History

A Source Book of Australian History

Author: Various

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-12

Total Pages: 238

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A Source Book of Australian History, under the careful editorship of Gwendolen H. Swinburne, presents a meticulously curated anthology that traverses the expansive terrains of Australia's past through a diverse array of literary styles and historical accounts. This collection illuminates the multifaceted narratives of Australia, from its indigenous heritage and colonial ventures to its evolution into a modern nation-state, offering readers an unparalleled exploration of its cultural, social, and political legacies. The anthology stands out for its inclusion of indigenous voices alongside those of European settlers, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives that enhance the complexity and depth of the Australian experience. The contributors, both renowned and emerging historians alongside notable literary figures, bring a wealth of knowledge and distinctive insights into Australia's historical landscape. Their collective works align with several key historical and cultural movements, weaving a narrative that is both comprehensive and nuanced. This collaboration enriches the anthology, allowing for a deeper understanding of the intricacies and contradictions inherent in Australia's past, and showcasing the editors' commitment to a balanced and reflective historical discourse. A Source Book of Australian History is an essential read for anyone seeking to delve into the heart of Australia's heritage. This collection offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with the myriad voices and narratives that have shaped the country, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and general readers alike. Its educational value, coupled with the breadth of insights and engaging dialogue between different authors' works, makes it a compelling exploration of the diversity and richness of Australian history.


Deep Time Dreaming

Deep Time Dreaming

Author: Billy Griffiths

Publisher: Black Inc.

Published: 2018-02-26

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1743820380

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People would have known about Australia before they saw it. Smoke billowing above the sea spoke of a land that lay beyond the horizon. A dense cloud of migrating birds may have pointed the way. But the first Australians were voyaging into the unknown. Soon after Billy Griffiths joins his first archaeological dig as camp manager and cook, he is hooked. Equipped with a historian’s inquiring mind, he embarks on a journey through time, seeking to understand the extraordinary deep history of the Australian continent. Deep Time Dreaming is the passionate product of that journey. It investigates a twin revolution: the reassertion of Aboriginal identity in the second half of the twentieth century, and the uncovering of the traces of ancient Australia. It explores what it means to live in a place of great antiquity, with its complex questions of ownership and belonging. It is about a slow shift in national consciousness: the deep time dreaming that has changed the way many of us relate to this continent and its enduring, dynamic human history. John Mulvaney Book Award: Winner Ernest Scott Prize: Winner NSW Premier's Literary Awards: Winner - Book of the Year NSW Premier's Literary Awards: Winner - Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-fiction Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards: Highly Commended Queensland Literary Awards: Shortlisted Prime Minister's Literary Awards: Shortlisted Educational Publishing Awards: Shortlisted Australian Book Industry Awards: Longlisted CHASS Book Prize: Longlisted ‘What a revelatory work! If you wish to hear the voice of our continent's history before the written word, Deep Time Dreaming is a must read. The freshest, most important book about our past in years.’ —Tim Flannery ‘Once every generation a book comes along that marks the emergence of a powerful new literary voice and shifts our understanding of the nation’s past. Billy Griffiths’ Deep Time Dreaming is one such book. Deeply researched, creatively conceived and beautifully written, it charts the expansion of archaeological knowledge in Australia for the first time. No other book has managed to convey the mystery and intricacy of Indigenous antiquity in quite the same way. Read it: it will change the way you see Australian history.’ —Mark McKenna, historian ‘Billy Griffiths’ Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia is a remarkable book, and one destined, I believe, to become a modern classic of Australian history writing. Written in vivid, evocative prose, this book will grip both the expert and the general reader alike.’ —Iain McCalman, author of The Reef: A Passionate History: The Great Barrier Reef from Captain Cook to Climate Change