Australia's Birthstain - The Startling Legacy of the Convict Era (Paperback)

Babette Smith traces the stories of hundreds of convicts over the 80 years of convict transportation to Australia. Putting a human face on the convicts' experience, she paints a rich picture of their crimes in Britain and their lives in the colonies. We know about Port Arthur, Norfolk Island, chain gangs and floggings, but this was far from the experience of most. In fact, most convicts became good citizens and the backbone of the new nation. So why did we need to hide them away? "Australia's Birthstain" rewrites the story of Australia's convict foundations, revealing the involvement of British politicians and clergy in creating a birthstain that reached far beyond convict crimes. Its startling conclusion offers a fresh perspective on Australia's past.

General

Imprint:	Allen & Unwin
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	April 2009
First published:	April 2009
Authors:	Babette Smith
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	408
ISBN-13:	978-1-74175-675-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Australasian & Pacific history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > History > Australasian & Pacific history > 1750 to 1900
LSN:	1-74175-675-8
Barcode:	9781741756753

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