First Australians: An Illustrated History
Description
Revealing the dramatic story of the collision of two worlds, this historical study sheds light on the creation of contemporary Australia. Told from the perspective of the country's first people, this reference vividly brings to life the events that unfolded when the world's oldest living culture was overrun by its greatest empire. Seven of Australia's leading historians outline the true stories of individuals caught in an epic drama of friendship, revenge, loss, and victory in the continent's most transformative period. Beginning in 1788 in Warrane—now known as Sydney—with the friendship between an Englishman, Governor Phillip, and the kidnapped warrior Bennelong, this record ends in 1993 with Koiki Mabo's legal challenge to the foundation of Australia.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 10.75 x 1.1 x 9 inches |
| Edition | Media tie-in |
| Isbn 10 | 0522857531 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0522857535 |
| Item Weight | 3.96 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 424 pages |
| Publication Date | December 1, 2010 |
| Publisher | Miegunyah Press |
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Best histories of aboriginal Australia
I purchased the books and the DVD. I took a Saturday and watched the whole DVD. As I watched I followed along in the books. The history was exceptional and what I learned was eye opining and it showed me how inadequate the books on the history of Australia I previously read. I will be using the books as a reference as I further study Australian history. Thanks Rachel and Marcia(Ma).
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One of the best books on history of indigenous Australians
This book covers the strife the indigenous Australians went through since 1788 in different states and territories: in NSW, Tasmania, Victoria, Northern Territories, Western Australia and Queensland. While the book tells many disheartening stories of extreme racism, it also shows throughout history there were many good people who raised their opposing voices against such atrocities.Yes, it is tragic how there were so many atrocities committed against our first Australians. It was simply a genocide, analogous to the Holocaust. However, time has changed in the last 20 years. There is hope that the future will be bright for our indigenous Australians.
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