The Convict Settlers Of Australia: An Enquiry Into The Origin And Character Of The Convicts Transported To New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land 1787-1852
The Convict Settlers Of Australia: An Enquiry Into The Origin And Character Of The Convicts Transported To New South Wales And Van Diemen's Land 1787-1852
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A landmark work of Australian social history, The Convict Settlers of Australia by L. L. Robson presents a rigorous and data-driven examination of the men and women transported to Australia during the convict era. Drawing on extensive statistical analysis of transportation records, Robson argues that the convict population was not composed of hardened criminals or political martyrs, but rather of ordinary working-class men and women convicted of petty crimes in an era of widespread poverty and social inequality. The work methodically details the demographic backgrounds, occupations, and criminal histories of thousands of transportees, painting a vivid and authoritative portrait of this foundational chapter in Australian history. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining accessible to the general reader, it challenges long-held myths and romanticized narratives surrounding the origins of European settlement in Australia. This seminal study remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the human realities that shaped the nation's earliest colonial society.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work of Australian social history, The Convict Settlers of Australia by L. L. Robson presents a rigorous and data-driven examination of the men and women transported to Australia during the convict era. Drawing on extensive statistical analysis of transportation records, Robson argues that the convict population was not composed of hardened criminals or political martyrs, but rather of ordinary working-class men and women convicted of petty crimes in an era of widespread poverty and social inequality. The work methodically details the demographic backgrounds, occupations, and criminal histories of thousands of transportees, painting a vivid and authoritative portrait of this foundational chapter in Australian history. Written with scholarly precision yet remaining accessible to the general reader, it challenges long-held myths and romanticized narratives surrounding the origins of European settlement in Australia. This seminal study remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the human realities that shaped the nation's earliest colonial society.
