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The Australians

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Simon & Schuster, Aug 1, 1988 - Australia - 354 pages
A guide to the geography and history of Australia, but chiefly stresses the social life and customs of its people.

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personal view of australia by an intellectual in exile. quite good to get an impression and helpful for a visitor to understand some of the political faultlines. Read full review

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Trying to read a bunch of Brian's Australia books before our trip Read full review

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Contents

Memories of Yesterday
13
Impressions Today
34
Who Are the Australians?
62
Copyright

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About the author (1988)

Ross Terrill is a Research Associate at Harvard University’ s East Asian Research Center. He is the author of several books on China, including" Madame Mao: The White-Boned Demon.

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TitleThe Australians
Touchstone book
AuthorRoss Terrill
PublisherSimon & Schuster, 1988
ISBN0671662392, 9780671662394
Length354 pages
  
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