Australian History In 7 Questions

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Black Inc
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2014
Edition: First Edition

Description: 218 pages. Ex-Library. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.

Publishers Description: If there are genuine questions about Australian history, there is something to puzzle over. The history ceases to be predictable-and dull." From the author of "The Shortest History of Europe," acclaimed historian John Hirst, comes this fresh and stimulating approach to understanding Australias past and present. Hirst asks and answers questions that get to the heart of Australias history: Why did Aborigines not become farmers How did a penal colony change peacefully to a democracy Why was Australia so prosperous so early Why did the Australian colonies federate What effect did convict origins have on national character Why was the postwar migration programme a success Why is Australia not a republic

ISBN: 9781863956703