EBOOK Australia: A Very Short Introduction

In this Very Short Introduction Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and        thematic introduction to modern Australia. He examines the main features of its        history, geography, and culture since the beginning of the white settlement in New        South Wales in 1788. Drawing attention to the distinctive features of Australian        life he places contemporary developments in a historical perspective, highlighting        the importance of Australia's indigenous culture and making connectionsbetween        Australia and the wider word.Balancing the successful growth of Australian        institutions and democratic traditions, he considers the struggles that occurred in        the making of modern Australia.