A History Of Australia
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
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Condition remarks: One tear on bottom right of jacket - otherwise fine
A landmark work of historical non-fiction, Marjorie Barnard's A History of Australia chronicles the sweeping story of the Australian continent from its Indigenous origins through to the mid-twentieth century with remarkable clarity and depth. Barnard presents the complex interplay of colonization, nation-building, and social transformation in a narrative that is both authoritative and accessible to the general reader. She details the struggles and triumphs of a young nation finding its identity, from the brutal realities of convict settlement and frontier conflict to the forging of a federated democracy. Written with a literary grace uncommon in historical writing of its era, the work illustrates how geography, politics, and the resilience of its people shaped a distinctly Australian character. It remains an essential and enduring single-volume account of Australia's past, indispensable for anyone seeking a comprehensive foundation in the nation's history.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: One tear on bottom right of jacket - otherwise fine
A landmark work of historical non-fiction, Marjorie Barnard's A History of Australia chronicles the sweeping story of the Australian continent from its Indigenous origins through to the mid-twentieth century with remarkable clarity and depth. Barnard presents the complex interplay of colonization, nation-building, and social transformation in a narrative that is both authoritative and accessible to the general reader. She details the struggles and triumphs of a young nation finding its identity, from the brutal realities of convict settlement and frontier conflict to the forging of a federated democracy. Written with a literary grace uncommon in historical writing of its era, the work illustrates how geography, politics, and the resilience of its people shaped a distinctly Australian character. It remains an essential and enduring single-volume account of Australia's past, indispensable for anyone seeking a comprehensive foundation in the nation's history.
