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The Other Side of the Frontier. Aboriginal Resistance to the European Invasion of Australia.
Henry Reynolds
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Description for The Other Side of the Frontier. Aboriginal Resistance to the European Invasion of Australia.
Paperback. Helps us understand the history of relations between indigenous Australians and European settlers. Drawing from documentary and oral evidence, this book describes in detail the ways in which Aborigines responded to the arrival of Europeans. It argues that the Aborigines resisted fiercely. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; HBJM; JFSL9; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 350.
The publication of ""The Other Side of the Frontier"" in 1981 profoundly changed the way in which we understand the history of relations between indigenous Australians and European settlers. It has since become a classic of Australian history. Drawing from documentary and oral evidence, the book describes in meticulous and compelling detail the ways in which Aborigines responded to the arrival of Europeans. Henry Reynolds' argument that the Aborigines resisted fiercely was highly original when it was first published and is no less challenging today.
The publication of ""The Other Side of the Frontier"" in 1981 profoundly changed the way in which we understand the history of relations between indigenous Australians and European settlers. It has since become a classic of Australian history. Drawing from documentary and oral evidence, the book describes in meticulous and compelling detail the ways in which Aborigines responded to the arrival of Europeans. Henry Reynolds' argument that the Aborigines resisted fiercely was highly original when it was first published and is no less challenging today.
Product Details
Publisher
NewSouth Publishing Australia
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Sydney, NSW, Australia
ISBN
9780868408927
SKU
V9780868408927
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99-1
About Henry Reynolds
Henry Reynolds is one of Australia's best known and most widely read historians. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Tasmania. His sustained and meticulous research has played a major part in the political and legal milestones, the Mabo and Wik judgements. Professor Reynolds' books include With the White People (1990), Fate of a Free People (1995), ... Read more
Reviews for The Other Side of the Frontier. Aboriginal Resistance to the European Invasion of Australia.
"'Reynolds has painted an exciting and compelling picture of resistance seen from the Aboriginal side... in most cases Aborigines fought heroically against overwhelming odds and superior weapons to resist usurpation of their lands, their rights and their livelihood.' - Age Monthly Review"