9783565084494 - The History of Australia: Bush, Gold, and Cities (Revised Edition) (History Books about Countries) de De Haan, Auke (15 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. The History of Australia | Bush, Gold, and Cities (Revised Edition) | Auke de Haan | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | epubli | EAN 9783565084494 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Bookmundo, Delftsestraat 33, 3013 AE ROTTERDAM, NIEDERLANDE, info[at]bookmundo[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Australia's pulse started in the red heart where songlines mapped the Dreaming, ancestors painting warnings on cave walls while megafauna roamed under boomerang moons, a timeless tally till Cook's Endeavour nosed into Botany Bay in 1770, nails bartered for spears that hid the hook. First Fleet irons clanked ashore in '88, dumping 700 souls on a shore that shrugged off their shackles, turning Sydney Cove's sand to sandstone spires while escaped bolters bushranged the blue ranges. It was a frontier forged from floggings and frontier feuds, where emancipists scratched farms from the frontier, and the Rum Rebellion's toasts toppled Bligh's britches.Gold's glitter hit in '51, Ballarat's cradle digging a million dreams from the dirt, Eureka's stockade flaring with miner fury that fanned federation's flame-colonies haggling in horsehair halls till '01's handshake hoisted the southern cross over a sunburnt union. White policy's shadow stretched long, nannies snatching kids from desert camps in a cruel calculus of color, while Gallipoli's '15 cliffs drank Anzac blood, forging a national scar that dawn services still salt with tears. It was an empire's edge, where wool barons clipped sheep and souls, and the Great War's echo rattled through Depression dust that choked the Mallee.Twentieth-century thunder cracked the coast: postwar migrants spicing the suburbs with souvlaki and samosas, Mabo's '92 verdict flipping terra nullius on its head, and Olympics '00 lighting Sydney Harbour like a bushfire beacon. Now it's mining magnets and marine parks, a republic tease amid royal visits, where Uluru closes to climbers but opens old wounds. Australia's no neat vegemite-it's a barbie burn of boomerangs and battlers, proving a dry continent can quench the world's thirst with its wide-open wild. 224 pp. Englisch.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Australia's Past: From Ancient Dreamtime to Modern Nation"The History of Australia" invites readers to explore a continent of ancient wonders and resilient spirits, evoking the timeless connection of First Peoples to land and the bold determination of settlers forging new beginnings. From prehistoric migrations across shifting seas to 20th-century transformations blending cultures, this book captures the emotional depth of a nation's story where survival, discovery, and unity define identity, highlighting the high stakes of adaptation in isolation and the promise of harmony amid diversity.It opens with Australia's ancient land, tracing Gondwana origins and unique megafauna before human arrival. First Peoples migrate, adapting to diverse landscapes with Dreaming stories shaping spiritual bonds.Early communities develop kinship and ceremonial life, with rock art and sacred sites preserving traditions. Trade networks connect groups through ochre routes and gatherings.European exploration hints at southern lands, with Cook's voyages claiming coasts. First Fleet establishes Sydney Cove under Phillip, blending convict life with Aboriginal encounters.Convict systems evolve with assignments and tickets-of-leave, as social hierarchies form among squatters and free settlers. Frontier conflicts arise with resistance figures like Pemulwuy.Pastoralism booms wool exports, driving economic growth and urban centers. Gold rushes surge populations with Eureka's miners' rights push.Colonial governance grants responsible government, with land acts balancing pastoral and selector interests. Federation unites colonies in 1901, forming the Commonwealth.Early Commonwealth implements welfare and immigration policies, amid Aboriginal exclusion. World War I forges Anzac legend at Gallipoli, with home front shifts.Between wars navigate Depression and recovery, leading to WWII mobilization against Japanese threats. Post-war reconstruction brings immigration waves and infrastructure like Snowy Scheme.Mid-20th-century movements awaken cultural pride and social reforms, reflecting on Australia's evolving identity.Comparable to Robert Hughes's "The Fatal Shore," which vividly chronicles convict origins with narrative power, this volume aligns with 2025 trends in Australian heritage books emphasizing Indigenous voices and multicultural foundations. Its broad marketability appeals to travelers, students, and diaspora readers, promising steady sales for bookstores in history sections. By highlighting emotional stakes like connection to land amid change and unity through adversity, it connects readers to Australia's enduring spirit, inspiring reflection on how ancient roots influence today's vibrant society. This history traces Australia from prehistoric Gondwana and First Peoples' Dreaming through European exploration, convict settlements, gold rushes, frontier conflicts, federation, world wars, to post-war immigration and cultural shifts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Australia's history stretches back more than 65,000 years, making it home to one of the world's oldest continuous human cultures. This book traces the full arc of Australian history from the Aboriginal peoples who inhabited the continent for millennia, through the European arrival in 1788, the convict settlement era, the gold rushes and frontier violence of the nineteenth century, and the development of a modern nation in the twentieth century.Giving significant attention to the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples alongside the colonial and post-colonial story, the book covers the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped modern Australia. It addresses the frontier wars, the White Australia policy, the stolen generations, and the path toward reconciliation, alongside the federation of 1901 and Australia's involvement in both World Wars. Written for a general international readership, it is a reliable and accessible account of a country whose history deserves wider attention.Contents:Reader review:'One of the better single-volume histories of Australia available in English. It doesn't shy away from the difficult parts and covers a huge amount of ground.' -- S. O'BrienThis title suits Australian and Pacific history sections. It is a strong choice for public libraries, trade bookstores, and wholesale accounts with customers interested in Commonwealth and Southern Hemisphere history.Order now. 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Australia's pulse started in the red heart where songlines mapped the Dreaming, ancestors painting warnings on cave walls while megafauna roamed under boomerang moons, a timeless tally till Cook's Endeavour nosed into Botany Bay in 1770, nails bartered for spears that hid the hook. First Fleet irons clanked ashore in '88, dumping 700 souls on a shore that shrugged off their shackles, turning Sydney Cove's sand to sandstone spires while escaped bolters bushranged the blue ranges. It was a frontier forged from floggings and frontier feuds, where emancipists scratched farms from the frontier, and the Rum Rebellion's toasts toppled Bligh's britches.Gold's glitter hit in '51, Ballarat's cradle digging a million dreams from the dirt, Eureka's stockade flaring with miner fury that fanned federation's flame-colonies haggling in horsehair halls till '01's handshake hoisted the southern cross over a sunburnt union. White policy's shadow stretched long, nannies snatching kids from desert camps in a cruel calculus of color, while Gallipoli's '15 cliffs drank Anzac blood, forging a national scar that dawn services still salt with tears. It was an empire's edge, where wool barons clipped sheep and souls, and the Great War's echo rattled through Depression dust that choked the Mallee.Twentieth-century thunder cracked the coast: postwar migrants spicing the suburbs with souvlaki and samosas, Mabo's '92 verdict flipping terra nullius on its head, and Olympics '00 lighting Sydney Harbour like a bushfire beacon. Now it's mining magnets and marine parks, a republic tease amid royal visits, where Uluru closes to climbers but opens old wounds. Australia's no neat vegemite-it's a barbie burn of boomerangs and battlers, proving a dry continent can quench the world's thirst with its wide-open wild.