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.

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.

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’.

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.

The British atomic weapons test series in 1956 wreaked havoc on Indigenous communities and turned the land into a radioactive wasteland. 

Volume titles: Australians, a historical atlas; Australians to 1788; Australians 1838; Australians 1888; Australians 1938; Australians from 1939; Australians 1988; Australians, a guide to sources; Australians, events and places; Australians, a historical dictionary; Australians, historical statistics; Australians, the guide. References to First Nations history are in most of these volumes, with many authors, particularly the volumes with dates.