A Short History of Australia

A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott

Ernest Scott's A Short History of Australia is a comprehensive overview of the history of Australia from its earliest days to the present. It covers the major events and developments in the country's history, from the arrival of the first Europeans to the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. It also looks at the impact of the gold rushes, the development of the nation's economy, the growth of its cities, and the emergence of its culture. The book also examines the impact of World War I and World War II, the development of the nation's political system, and the emergence of its modern identity. Finally, it looks at the challenges facing Australia today, including the environment, immigration, and the economy.

By Ernest Scott · First published 1916 · Genre: Historical Non-Fiction, Biography, Academic · 50 chapters · 147,516 words

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This Short History of Australia begins with a blank space on the map, and ends with the record of a new name on the map, that of Anzac. It endeavour to elucidate the way in which the country was discovered, why and how it was settled, the development of civilized society within it, its political and social progress, mode of government, and relations, historical and actual, with the Empire of which it forms a part.

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Australia · history · colonization · indigenous · settlement · exploration · conflict · government · economy · culture · society · migration

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