Colonial Australia Before 1850

Author: Brian Fletcher
Binding: Paperback
Published: Thomas Nelson Australia., 1981

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Book: Good
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Pages: Tanning and foxing
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This academic text presents a comprehensive account of colonial Australia prior to 1850, meticulously detailing the formative years of European settlement. It chronicles the establishment of penal colonies, the challenges faced by early settlers, and the evolving social and political landscapes of the nascent nation. The work uncovers the complex interactions between Indigenous populations and the colonizers, alongside the economic and cultural developments that shaped the continent. Fletcher’s scholarly analysis provides an essential understanding of the foundational period that laid the groundwork for modern Australia.