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Australia's history

Browse our growing range of history books featuring topics such as Australia's First Nations people and culture, the First Fleet and colonialism, convict New South Wales, as well as contemporary Australian history.

The cover of the book '1788: The Brutal Truth of The First Fleet' by David Hill features an illustration of three sailing ships against a backdrop with text and a compass.

1788: The Brutal Truth of The First Fleet

Penguin

$26.99

A book cover of '1788: Watkin Tench' featuring an illustration of an Indigenous person in a British red coat and hat with a camera, against a background that includes a yellow textured background.

1788: Watkin Tench Text Classics

Text Publishing

$14.95

Sale 1975: Living in the Seventies - LAST COPIES

1975: Living in the Seventies - LAST COPIES

National Library of Australia

$19.99 $15.00

Cover of the book 'A Cargo of Women: Susannah Watson and The Convicts of The Princess Royal' by Babette Smith, featuring an illustration of a worn, white bonnet which appears to be a part of a historical convict garment.

A Cargo of Women: Susannah Watson and The Convicts of The Princess Royal

Allen & Unwin

$36.99

A book cover of 'A New History of the Irish in Australia' by Dianne Hall & Elizabeth Malcolm. The cover features a Celtic green pattern with a prominent title and author names.

A New History of the Irish in Australia

NewSouth Books

$34.99

This image features the cover of the book titled "A Rightful Place: A Road Map to Recognition." The cover design is striking, with a bold black and red background that immediately captures attention.

A Rightful Place: A Road Map to Recognition

Black Inc.

$29.99

Sale The cover of the book 'Aboriginal Australians' by Richard Broome features a portrait of an Indigenous Australian man.

Aboriginal Australians Fifth Edition - LAST COPY

Allen & Unwin

$39.99 $10.00

Book cover for 'Aboriginal Convicts: Australian, Khoisan, and Māori Exiles' featuring an illustration of an Indigenous person.

Aboriginal Convicts: Australian, Khoisan, and Māori Exiles

UNSW Press

$39.99

Cover of the book 'Aboriginal Sydney: A Guide to Important Places of The Past and Present' showing a collage of images including portraits , artwork, and significant landmarks in Sydney.

Aboriginal Sydney: A Guide to Important Places of The Past and Present

Aboriginal Studies Press

$29.95

Sale Two book covers by Alan Atkinson on a white background

Alan Atkinson Bundle: Elizabeth & John and The House of Blue Glass

NewSouth Books

$74.98 $65.00

Cover of the book 'An Archaeology of Institutional Confinement: The Hyde Park Barracks 1848-1886' showing a variety of artifacts such as clothing, a book, and a brooch.

An Archaeology of Institutional Confinement: The Hyde Park Barracks 1848-1886

Sydney University Press

$45.00

The cover of the book 'An Uncommon Hangman' features a vintage image of a man with a beard and a top hat, labeled as 'Robert Nosey Bob Howard'.

An Uncommon Hangman

NewSouth Books

$34.99

Archaeologies of Food in Australia

Archaeologies of Food in Australia

Sydney University Press

$60.00

Book cover of 'First Knowledges Astronomy: Sky Country' with colorful text and award logo on a dark background

Astronomy: Sky Country

Thames & Hudson

$26.99

This image features the cover of the book "Australia & the Pacific: A History" by Ian Hoskins. The cover depicts a dramatic and moody seascape with dark, stormy clouds overhead and choppy waves crashing against the rocks.

Australia & the Pacific: A history

NewSouth Books

$44.99

Book cover for 'Australia in 100 Words' featuring an illustration of a person and a kangaroo with the title and author name, Amanda Laugesen.

Australia in 100 Words

NewSouth Books

$32.99

The image features the cover of the book titled "Australia's Birthstain: The Startling Legacy of the Convict Era" by Babette Smith. The cover design is simplistic yet striking, with a dark, rusty set of iron handcuffs at the top, symbolizing the theme of convict transportation.

Australia's Birthstain: The startling legacy of the convict era

Allen & Unwin

$39.99

Australia: A History

Australia: A History

HarperCollins

$49.99

The cover of the book 'Australian Architecture: A History' by Davina Jackson features a close-up photograph of a textured, sandstone wall, suggesting a historical or traditional architectural style.

Australian Architecture: A history

Allen & Unwin

$45.00

The cover of the book 'Australians: A Short History' by Thomas Keneally features an illustration of a cockatoo on a background of textured beige fabric.

Australians: A Short History Paperback

Allen & Unwin

$49.99

The cover of the book 'Banks' by Grantlee Kieza features a portrait of Joseph Banks with a botanical and floral background.

Banks Paperback Edition

ABC Books

$34.99

Book cover for 'Bedlam at Botany Bay' by James Dunk, featuring a painting of a stormy sea and tallships.

Bedlam at Botany Bay

UNSW Press

$34.99

Book cover of 'Bennelong & Phillip: A History Unravelled' by Kate Fullagar with portraits on a red background.

Bennelong and Phillip: A History Unravelled Paperback

Scribner Australia

$24.99

Illustrated cover of the book 'Beth: The Story of a Child Convict' by Mark Wilson, depicting a scene with children and adults on a ship, with the title and author's name displayed.

Beth: The Story of a Child Convict

Lothian

$16.99