The Oxford Illustrated Dictionary of Australian History edited by Jan Bassett

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has some light creasing at top edge and at spine. Tiny mark on top foredge. Interior and binding are also very good.

How did the Angry Penguins acquire their name? What is the Vlamingh Plate? Where was evidence found of the earliest known example of cremation? Who were the members of the 'Three Elevens'? When was the Baby Bonus introduced? Why were the 'Swing' Rioters transported to Australia? The answers to these and hundreds of other questions about Australia's past can be found in the Oxford Illustrated Dictionary of Australian History.

Beginning with the Aboriginal flag and ending with Zeehan, the book has entries on significant people, places, institutions, ideas, movements, events, artefacts, and documents, drawn from political, diplomatic, military, economic, social, cultural, and scientific fields.

Extensive cross-references guide the reader to related entries. The carefully chosen illustrations, ranging from early maps to contemporary cartoons, include many which are of great historical interest but have rarely been seen before. This authoritative and highly readable reference book is indispensable for anyone interested in Australian history. (book flap)