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Discover 'Forgotten War', a groundbreaking exploration of Australia’s frontier conflicts, where indigenous resistance to colonization is brought to light. This essential non-fiction book, authored by acclaimed historian Henry Reynolds, delves into the little-discussed wars between Aborigines and white settlers that shaped Australia’s history. With a compelling narrative, Reynolds challenges the traditional views of our colonial past, arguing for the acknowledgment of these significant anti-colonial struggles which spanned over a century.
In this eye-opening read, you'll gain insight into why Australia commemorates overseas conflicts while neglecting its own, and why these conversations are more important now than ever. Recognized with the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Award for non-fiction, 'Forgotten War' reveals the stark truths essential to understanding Australia’s national identity. Reynolds' arguments resonate deeply, making the case that true reconciliation can only begin with recognizing the resistance of First Nations warriors defending their homelands.
This evocative title is not just a book; it is a crucial dialogue on a forgotten chapter of Australian history, filled with passionate, scholarly insights that will enhance your understanding of our nation’s complex heritage. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or seeking to enrich your knowledge of Australia's past, 'Forgotten War' is a must-have addition to your library.
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**Condition:** BRAND NEW
**ISBN:** 9781742237596
**Year:** 2022
**Publisher:** NewSouth Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742237596
Year: 2022
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
â€We are at war with them,’ wrote a Tasmanian settler in 1831. â€What we call their crime is what in a white man we should call patriotism.’
Australia is dotted with memorials to soldiers who fought in wars overseas. So why are there no official memorials or commemorations of the wars that were fought on Australian soil between Aborigines and white colonists? Why is it more controversial to talk about the frontier wars now than it was one hundred years ago?
In Forgotten War, winner of the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Award for non-fiction, influential historian Henry Reynolds makes it clear that there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the wars fought on our own soil. Reynolds argues the resistance by First Nations warriors to the invasion of their homelands, lasting for more than a hundred years, can now be seen as a significant chapter in the global history of anti-colonial rebellion. To be appreciated and understood in a way that has scarcely begun to dawn on our national consciousness, and admired far more widely than our role as adjunct imperialists fighting with Britain and America.
â€A brilliant light shone into a dark forgetfulness: ground-breaking, authoritative, compelling.’ KATE GRENVILLE
â€Forgotten War is a work of passion by one of Australia’s greatest living historians, a scholar who has helped to redefine the relationships between white and black Australians … His measured prose and scholarly authority should be heeded.’ PETER STANLEY, Sydney Morning Hera
In this eye-opening read, you'll gain insight into why Australia commemorates overseas conflicts while neglecting its own, and why these conversations are more important now than ever. Recognized with the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Award for non-fiction, 'Forgotten War' reveals the stark truths essential to understanding Australia’s national identity. Reynolds' arguments resonate deeply, making the case that true reconciliation can only begin with recognizing the resistance of First Nations warriors defending their homelands.
This evocative title is not just a book; it is a crucial dialogue on a forgotten chapter of Australian history, filled with passionate, scholarly insights that will enhance your understanding of our nation’s complex heritage. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or seeking to enrich your knowledge of Australia's past, 'Forgotten War' is a must-have addition to your library.
**Delivery Information:**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
**Condition:** BRAND NEW
**ISBN:** 9781742237596
**Year:** 2022
**Publisher:** NewSouth Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742237596
Year: 2022
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
â€We are at war with them,’ wrote a Tasmanian settler in 1831. â€What we call their crime is what in a white man we should call patriotism.’
Australia is dotted with memorials to soldiers who fought in wars overseas. So why are there no official memorials or commemorations of the wars that were fought on Australian soil between Aborigines and white colonists? Why is it more controversial to talk about the frontier wars now than it was one hundred years ago?
In Forgotten War, winner of the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Award for non-fiction, influential historian Henry Reynolds makes it clear that there can be no reconciliation without acknowledging the wars fought on our own soil. Reynolds argues the resistance by First Nations warriors to the invasion of their homelands, lasting for more than a hundred years, can now be seen as a significant chapter in the global history of anti-colonial rebellion. To be appreciated and understood in a way that has scarcely begun to dawn on our national consciousness, and admired far more widely than our role as adjunct imperialists fighting with Britain and America.
â€A brilliant light shone into a dark forgetfulness: ground-breaking, authoritative, compelling.’ KATE GRENVILLE
â€Forgotten War is a work of passion by one of Australia’s greatest living historians, a scholar who has helped to redefine the relationships between white and black Australians … His measured prose and scholarly authority should be heeded.’ PETER STANLEY, Sydney Morning Hera