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A review by ailed
Australians: Origins to Eureka by Thomas Keneally
4.0
A well-researched and entertaining history of Australia.
Previously to reading this book I only knew the highlights of Australian history, so I read everything at the edge of my seat not knowing what was going to happen next.
It's focused mainly on notorious and infamous people; and though at times it was difficult to follow all the different historical people and their lives, it was extremely interesting nonetheless.
I loved learning about some of the culture and rituals of Aboriginal Australians and what it was like for the early European settlers to live in colonies where almost everyone was a criminal. If you were a woman living at this time you were quite literally fucked. It's a horrifying and shilling experience to get some glimpses into what their lives must have been like.
I definitely recommend its reading to anyone interested in Australian history.
Previously to reading this book I only knew the highlights of Australian history, so I read everything at the edge of my seat not knowing what was going to happen next.
It's focused mainly on notorious and infamous people; and though at times it was difficult to follow all the different historical people and their lives, it was extremely interesting nonetheless.
I loved learning about some of the culture and rituals of Aboriginal Australians and what it was like for the early European settlers to live in colonies where almost everyone was a criminal. If you were a woman living at this time you were quite literally fucked. It's a horrifying and shilling experience to get some glimpses into what their lives must have been like.
I definitely recommend its reading to anyone interested in Australian history.