Table of Contents

Preface

1. Exploration: European discovery of Australia

2. Colonisation: Early Sydney

3. Confrontation: Early Tasmania and Victoria

4. Depopulation: A century of struggle (1820s-1920s)

5. Tradition: Indigenous life at first contact

6. Origins: The last 60 000 years

7. Assimilation: A time of trouble (1930s-1970s)

8. Resurgence: The story continues

Notes
Further reading
Index

About the Author

Dr Josephine Flood, AM is a prominent archaeologist, recipient of the Centenary Medal and former director of the Aboriginal Heritage Section of the Australian Heritage Commission. She is the author of the influential Archaeology of the Dreamtime and The Riches of Ancient Australia.

Reviews

"An intriguing and accessible history for anyone, from overseas visitors to Australians." --Sydney Morning Herald