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First Nations History

Frontier Wars
First Nations History
A Military History of Australia (3rd edition, 2008)
Grey, Jeffrey, ed.
A detailed chronological narrative of Australia's wars across more than two hundred years, set in the contexts of defence and strategic policy, the development of society and the impact of war and military service on Australia and Australians.
First Nations History
ABC Radio National
Various producers and presenters
Regularly features programs relevant to First Nations history, the Voice and Frontier Wars, eg. Awaye!, Big Ideas, Conversations, Late Night Live, Speaking Out, Word Up
First Nations History
Aboriginal Australians: Black Responses to White Dominance, 1788-2001 (3rd edition, 2002)
Broome, Richard
Explains the land rights struggle since Mabo, the Hindmarsh Island affair, debates over the 'stolen generation', 'sorry' and reconciliation, and the recent experience of Aboriginal Australia.
First Nations History
After the Dreaming: The 1968 Boyer Lectures (1969 and later editions)
Stanner, WEH
More than 50 years on, these essays on Aboriginals, their society and their vision of the world still inform and stimulate. Contains the famous phrase, ‘the great Australian silence’.
Frontier Wars
First Nations History
An Atlas of Australia’s Wars (2nd edition, 2006)
Coates, John
Covers frontier conflict and colonial wars during the 19th century, as well as the ten major wars of the 20th century plus peacekeeping activities. Includes a comprehensive account of major operations and campaigns.
First Nations History
Atomic Thunder: the Maralinga Story (2016)
Tynan, Elizabeth
The British atomic weapons test series in 1956 wreaked havoc on Indigenous communities and turned the land into a radioactive wasteland.