The Fatal Shore: The Epic of Australia's Founding
by:
Robert Hughes (author)
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780394506685 (0394506685)
ASIN: 394506685
Publish date: December 12th 1986
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. (NY)
Pages no: 718
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Travel,
History,
Reference,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Cultural,
20th Century,
19th Century,
World History,
Australia,
18th Century
Recommended by Judkins
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Here's another thing about Australia. It has its priorities right. So, when I heard Greece is in some trouble, the consequences of which might destablise the world economy, I went to ABC.net to check it out.Not a WORD about Greece. Honestly, I don't see what all the fuss is about. The really top wor...
Highly readable and enjoyable history, great for those of us who perhaps are lacking in our world history. Also recommended for fans of Edward Rutherfurd.
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