Australie -- Histoire -- 1788-1900

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Race and identity in the Tasman world, 1769-1840

by Standfield, Rachel

fromEmpires in perspective

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"British imperial encounters with indigenous cultures created perceptions and stereotypes that still persist today. The initial creation of racial images in relation to violence - such as 'warrior race' or 'unoffending people' - had particular consequences for land ownership. Wh…

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Venomous encounters: snakes, vivisection and scientific medicine incol…

by Hobbins, Peter

fromStudies in imperialism

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Venomous encounters presents a radically new view of the role of science and scientific methodology in the colonies. It explores the role of snakes, snakebite and snake venom in the emerging science of 19th-century Australia and India, the neglected significance of inter-colony …

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Venomous encounters: snakes, vivisection and scientific medicine in co…

by Hobbins, Peter, Manchester University Press

fromStudies in imperialism (Manchester, England)

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Venomous encounters presents a radically new view of the role of science and scientific methodology in the colonies. It explores the role of snakes, snakebite and snake venom in the emerging science of 19th-century Australia and India, the neglected significance of inter-colony …

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Venomous encounters: snakes, vivisection and scientific medicine in co…

by Hobbins, Peter

fromStudies in imperialism (Manchester, England)

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Venomous encounters presents a radically new view of the role of science and scientific methodology in the colonies. It explores the role of snakes, snakebite and snake venom in the emerging science of 19th-century Australia and India, the neglected significance of inter-colony …

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A history of capital punishment in the Australian colonies, 1788 to 1900

by Anderson, Steven, (Historian)

fromPalgrave histories of policing, punishment and justice

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of capital punishment in the Australian colonies for the very first time. The author illuminates all aspects of the penalty, from shortcomings in execution technique, to the behaviour of the dying criminal, and the antics of the scaffo…

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Savage or civilised?: manners in colonial Australia

by Russell, Penny

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In colonial Australia manners marked the difference between savagery and civilisation, between vulgarity and refinement. Colonists recoiled in shock and confusion at the customs of Indigenous Australians, but they also sensed the savagery lurking in white society. Manners matter…

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Savage or civilised?: manners in colonial Australia

by Russell, Penelope Ann

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In colonial Australia manners marked the difference between savagery and civilisation, between vulgarity and refinement. Colonists recoiled in shock and confusion at the customs of Indigenous Australians, but they also sensed the savagery lurking in white society. Manners matter…

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Savage or civilised?: manners in colonial Australia

by Russell, Penny

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"In colonial Australia manners marked the difference between savagery and civilisation, between vulgarity and refinement. Colonists recoiled in shock and confusion at the customs of Indigenous Australians, but they also sensed the savagery lurking in white society. Manners matte…

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Savage or civilised?: manners in colonial Australia

by Russell, Penny

fromNew South book

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In colonial Australia, manners marked the difference between savagery and civilization, vulgarity and refinement. An intriguing account chronicling behavior, respect, and etiquette, this record answers questions such as When a New South Wales political leader meets a member of t…

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Australia, the first twelve years

by Taylor, Peter

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Settlement of colony of New South Wales from sailing of First Fleet in 1787 to 1799 when free settlers began to outnumber convicts. Building of port of Sydney, exploration of hinterland, farms established and Parramatta and Norfolk Island settled.

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Australians

by Keneally, Thomas

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The vast range of characters who have formed Australia's national story are brought to life by Booker Prize-winner Thomas Keneally, an author of literary skill and experience whose own humanity permeates every page.