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Explore the profound and often overlooked history of Australia's Queensland frontier with 'Conspiracy of Silence'. This groundbreaking book, authored by Timothy Bottoms, presents a systematic and meticulously researched account of the colonial violence that plagued Queensland from its early settlement days in 1824. Recognized as a must-read for enthusiasts of Australian history, this compelling narrative dives deep into the violent confrontations between European settlers and Aboriginal peoples. Discover the chilling truths behind the cover-ups orchestrated by authorities in Sydney and Brisbane, who sought to ignore the horrific massacres and brutal dispossession faced by Indigenous communities. With 288 pages of critical insights, Bottoms sheds light on the atrocities that have often been relegated to silence, challenging the myth of the peaceful Australian pioneer. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the dark history that shadows Australia’s genesis. Delve into 'Conspiracy of Silence' to unveil the intricate layers of frontier violence, echoing the need for acknowledgment and reflection. Ideal for readers interested in Indigenous rights, colonial history, and the impact of settlement on Aboriginal landowners. Add this significant volume to your collection today and engage with the provocative discussions surrounding Australia's true past. Brand new condition, published by Allen & Unwin in 2013. ISBN: 9781743313824. Order now for fast shipping!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743313824
Year: 2013
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
'This is an important, well researched book: challenging, compelling and controversial. It is a must read for anyone interested in Australian history.' - Henry Reynolds
The Queensland frontier was more violent than any other Australian colony. From the first penal settlement at Moreton Bay in 1824, as white pastoralists moved into new parts of country, violence invariably followed. Many tens of thousands of Aboriginals were killed on the Queensland frontier. Europeans were killed too, but in much smaller numbers.
The cover-up began from the start: the authorities in Sydney and Brisbane didn't want to know, the Native Police did their deadly work without hindrance, and the pastoralists had every reason to keep it to themselves. Even today, what we know about the killing times is swept aside again and again in favour of the pioneer myth.
Conspiracy of Silence is the first systematic account of frontier violence in Queensland. Following in the tracks of the pastoralists as they moved into new lands across the state in the nineteenth century, Timothy Bottoms identifies massacres, poisonings and other incidents, including many that no-one has documented in print before. He explores the colonial mindset and explains how the brutal dispossession of Aboriginal landowners continued over decades.
'. a road-map back into what seems, from a modern perspective, to be a barely conceivable past.' - From the foreword by Raymond Evans
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743313824
Year: 2013
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 288
Description:
'This is an important, well researched book: challenging, compelling and controversial. It is a must read for anyone interested in Australian history.' - Henry Reynolds
The Queensland frontier was more violent than any other Australian colony. From the first penal settlement at Moreton Bay in 1824, as white pastoralists moved into new parts of country, violence invariably followed. Many tens of thousands of Aboriginals were killed on the Queensland frontier. Europeans were killed too, but in much smaller numbers.
The cover-up began from the start: the authorities in Sydney and Brisbane didn't want to know, the Native Police did their deadly work without hindrance, and the pastoralists had every reason to keep it to themselves. Even today, what we know about the killing times is swept aside again and again in favour of the pioneer myth.
Conspiracy of Silence is the first systematic account of frontier violence in Queensland. Following in the tracks of the pastoralists as they moved into new lands across the state in the nineteenth century, Timothy Bottoms identifies massacres, poisonings and other incidents, including many that no-one has documented in print before. He explores the colonial mindset and explains how the brutal dispossession of Aboriginal landowners continued over decades.
'. a road-map back into what seems, from a modern perspective, to be a barely conceivable past.' - From the foreword by Raymond Evans