books.google.com.au - This collection of essays by John Hirst makes up a history of Australia from convict society to stalled republic. Although a self-proclaimed conservative, Hirst s work has received high praise from historians ranging from Don Watson to Stuart Macinytre. This book collects key pieces on convict society,...http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Sense_and_nonsense_in_Australian_history.html?id=yidze5yRb6QC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareSense and nonsense in Australian history
