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The Australian legend

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Oxford University Press, 1978 - History - 336 pages

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This is one of THE books to read on Australian history. The problem is that it is mostly a myth making effort rather than history. The left creates myths about itself and its place in Australian ... Read full review

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Contents

Foreword
7
THE LEGEND AND THE TASK
15
THE FOUNDING FATHERS
36
Copyright

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TitleThe Australian legend
AuthorRussel Braddock Ward
Edition2, illustrated, reprint
PublisherOxford University Press, 1978
Original fromthe University of Michigan
Digitized13 Sep 2008
ISBN0195505514, 9780195505511
Length336 pages
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Australia
Electronic books
History / Australia & New Zealand
History / General
National characteristics, Australian
  
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