A Short History of Australia presents a concise overview of Australia’s development from early European exploration to the emergence of a modern nation. Manning Clark traces the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped Australia’s identity, highlighting key events, influential figures, and the evolution of national consciousness. Written in an accessible style, the book offers rea…
What do our Asian neighbours say about us when they're talking to each other? In the case of Indonesia we now have the opportunity to find out. This translation of the first contemporary book written for Indonesians about Australia describes for others our history, culture, contemporary politics, and what the author sees as the current coming of age of "the land of the kangaroo". Full of unexpe…