Description
Discover the rich tapestry of Australia's past with 'Australians (Volume 2)', a powerful companion piece to Thomas Keneally's acclaimed history of the nation. This volume brings to life an array of fascinating characters—immigrants, Aboriginal resistance figures, bushrangers, pastoralists, artists, and activists—who have shaped Australia's remarkable narrative from the 1860s to the aftermath of World War I. Through Keneally's masterful storytelling, experience the period marked by social experiments, industrial radicalism, and the fight for women's rights. 'Australians (Volume 2)' captures the essence of a vibrant society on the verge of nationhood, exploring the dreams and disparities that defined a generation. This hardback edition, published by Allen & Unwin in 2012 with 464 pages of engaging content, is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in the human stories behind Australia's evolution. Add this historical gem to your collection today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743311950
Year: 2012
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 464
Description:
In this companion volume of Thomas Keneally's widely acclaimed history of the Australian people, the vast range of characters who have formed our national story are brought vividly to life. Immigrants and Aboriginal resistance figures, bushrangers and pastoralists, working men and pioneering women, artists and hard-nosed radicals, politicians and soldiers all populate this richly drawn portrait of a vibrant land on the cusp of nationhood and social maturity.
From the 1860s to the great rifts wrought by World War I, an era commenced in which Australian pursued glimmering visions: of equity in a promised land. It was a time of social experiment and reform, of industrial radicalism and women's rights. We were a society the world had much to learn from, or so we believed. But as much as we espoused we were a special people and celebrated a larrikin anti-authoritarianism, we retained provincial objectives that saw ultimate respect for society's structures. There was no Australian revolution.
With a rich assortment of contradictory, inspiring and surprising characters, Tom Keneally brings to life the people of a young and cocky nation. This is truly a new history of Australia, by an author of outstanding literary skill and experience, and whose own humanity permeates every page.
Praise for Australians:
'No doubt about it, Australians is a corker.' - Cassandra Pybus, Weekend Australian
'.the story of Australia and the Australians could be in no better hands than Keneally's.' - West Australian
'Keneally evokes these distant lives with concrete detail and vivid sym
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743311950
Year: 2012
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 464
Description:
In this companion volume of Thomas Keneally's widely acclaimed history of the Australian people, the vast range of characters who have formed our national story are brought vividly to life. Immigrants and Aboriginal resistance figures, bushrangers and pastoralists, working men and pioneering women, artists and hard-nosed radicals, politicians and soldiers all populate this richly drawn portrait of a vibrant land on the cusp of nationhood and social maturity.
From the 1860s to the great rifts wrought by World War I, an era commenced in which Australian pursued glimmering visions: of equity in a promised land. It was a time of social experiment and reform, of industrial radicalism and women's rights. We were a society the world had much to learn from, or so we believed. But as much as we espoused we were a special people and celebrated a larrikin anti-authoritarianism, we retained provincial objectives that saw ultimate respect for society's structures. There was no Australian revolution.
With a rich assortment of contradictory, inspiring and surprising characters, Tom Keneally brings to life the people of a young and cocky nation. This is truly a new history of Australia, by an author of outstanding literary skill and experience, and whose own humanity permeates every page.
Praise for Australians:
'No doubt about it, Australians is a corker.' - Cassandra Pybus, Weekend Australian
'.the story of Australia and the Australians could be in no better hands than Keneally's.' - West Australian
'Keneally evokes these distant lives with concrete detail and vivid sym