Description
Explore the haunting and captivating tales of Tasmania's convicts in Alison Alexander's compelling book. This rich narrative transports readers back to Van Diemen's Land, detailed through the experiences of the men and women transported to one of Britain's most infamous convict colonies. With 328 pages of historical insights, the book delves into the lives and struggles of convicts, revealing their journeys from suffering in brutal conditions to becoming lawful citizens after serving their time.
Through meticulously researched stories, 'Tasmania's Convicts' uncovers both the triumphs and tribulations faced by these individuals, highlighting their profound impact on modern Tasmanian society. Despite the enduring stigma associated with their ancestry, many Tasmanians today are unaware of their convict roots. Alison Alexander invites readers to reflect on the complexities of identity in Tasmania, analyzing how the convict legacy continues to shape perspectives and social dynamics in contemporary times.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743318720
Year: 2014
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Perfect for history enthusiasts and those drawn to Australian heritage, 'Tasmania's Convicts' has been praised as 'a beautifully written and penetrating account of an important aspect of Australia's past.' It appeals not only to scholars but also to anyone intrigued by the stories of resilience and transformation that lie within Tasmania's historic tapestry. Get your copy now and uncover the stories that have shaped a nation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743318720
Year: 2014
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Description:
To the convicts arriving in Van Diemen's Land, it must have felt as though they'd been sent to the very ends of the earth. In Tasmania's Convicts Alison Alexander tells the history of the men and women transported to what became one of Britain's most notorious convict colonies.
Following the lives of dozens of convicts and their families, she uncovers stories of success, failure, and everything in between. While some suffered brutal conditions, most served their time and were freed, becoming ordinary and peaceful citizens. Yet, over the decades, a terrible stigma became associated with the convicts, and they and the whole colony went to extraordinary lengths to hide it. The majority of Tasmanians today have convict ancestry, whether they know it or not. While the public stigma of its convict past has given way to a contemporary fascination with colonial history, Alison Alexander debates whether the convict past lingers deep in the psyche of white Tasmania.
'.a beautifully written and penetrating account of an important aspect of Australia's past.' - The Age
Through meticulously researched stories, 'Tasmania's Convicts' uncovers both the triumphs and tribulations faced by these individuals, highlighting their profound impact on modern Tasmanian society. Despite the enduring stigma associated with their ancestry, many Tasmanians today are unaware of their convict roots. Alison Alexander invites readers to reflect on the complexities of identity in Tasmania, analyzing how the convict legacy continues to shape perspectives and social dynamics in contemporary times.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743318720
Year: 2014
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Perfect for history enthusiasts and those drawn to Australian heritage, 'Tasmania's Convicts' has been praised as 'a beautifully written and penetrating account of an important aspect of Australia's past.' It appeals not only to scholars but also to anyone intrigued by the stories of resilience and transformation that lie within Tasmania's historic tapestry. Get your copy now and uncover the stories that have shaped a nation.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781743318720
Year: 2014
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 328
Description:
To the convicts arriving in Van Diemen's Land, it must have felt as though they'd been sent to the very ends of the earth. In Tasmania's Convicts Alison Alexander tells the history of the men and women transported to what became one of Britain's most notorious convict colonies.
Following the lives of dozens of convicts and their families, she uncovers stories of success, failure, and everything in between. While some suffered brutal conditions, most served their time and were freed, becoming ordinary and peaceful citizens. Yet, over the decades, a terrible stigma became associated with the convicts, and they and the whole colony went to extraordinary lengths to hide it. The majority of Tasmanians today have convict ancestry, whether they know it or not. While the public stigma of its convict past has given way to a contemporary fascination with colonial history, Alison Alexander debates whether the convict past lingers deep in the psyche of white Tasmania.
'.a beautifully written and penetrating account of an important aspect of Australia's past.' - The Age