{"product_id":"australian-history-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Australian History for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the fascinating details that make Australia the country it is today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAustralian History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your rough-and-ready tour guide through Australia's whirlwind past. We'll introduce you to the people and events that have shaped this 'Land Down Under' (and why it's called that, anyway). You'll see how Indigenous Australians lived in Australia for over 65,000 years. You'll be there as British colonists explore Australia's harsh terrain. You'll appreciate the impact of the world wars. And you'll delve into the recent past, giving you insight into modern-day Australia and what's next.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAustralia is a place unlike any other place, and its wild history, with more ups and downs than you'll care to count, makes for fascinating reading. Bushrangers, the gold rush, the first female prime minister--it's all inside. This new edition fills in the last ten years of history and covers issues faced in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the history of Indigenous Australia from the ancient past to the modern day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWatch Australia put itself on the map--learn about the intrepid explorers and the discovery of gold\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how and why the states were united and meet the major players who made it happen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the social, economic and political changes that made Australia what it is today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents, teachers and anyone else who wants to learn more about Australia's background will love this lively, authoritative book. Relax and be entertained as \u003ci\u003eAustralian History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e tells you the stories of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a guided tour through Australia's past!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 'Land Down Under' is no shrinking violet, as you probably already know. And this is no dull and dry history book! Climb aboard and meet the people and events that shaped this land: from the oldest continuing culture in the world, to infamous bushrangers, British colonists who explored Australia's unforgiving terrain, the gold rush that lead to mass immigration and made Australia rich, and more fascinating details that made Australia the country it is today. This updated edition also adds another decade of new Australian history and covers issues faced in the 21st century. You'll be enthralled! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003e Discover the history of indigenous Australia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Understand why the British colonised Australia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Explore the gold rush days\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e See the effect of fighting in overseas wars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Meet the major players who helped define the country\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex McDermott \u003c\/b\u003eis an author, historian, and creative producer. His passion is writing histories which tell the pivotal stories that help us understand how we came to be who we are today. He has contributed his expertise to Screen Australia, State Library Victoria, La Trobe University, SBS, ABC and many other organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.91 x 7.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766552953120,"sku":"9780730395454","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5445d49ea381e72f18f9afdb57ef47a1.webp?v=1780294469","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/australian-history-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}