The Other Side of the Frontier: Aboriginal Resistance to the European invasion of Australia

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Other Side of the Frontier: Aboriginal Resistance to the European invasion of Australia
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Henry Reynolds
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
Category/GenreAustralia, New Zealand & Pacific history
ISBN/Barcode 9780868408927
ClassificationsDewey:994.0049915
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher NewSouth Publishing
Imprint NewSouth Publishing
Publication Date 1 August 2006
Publication Country Australia

Description

The publication of this book in 1981 profoundly changed the way in which we understand the history of relations between indigenous Australians and European settlers. It has since become a classic of Australian history. Drawing from documentary and oral evidence, the book describes in meticulous and compelling detail the ways in which Aborigines responded to the arrival of Europeans. Henry Reynolds' argument that the Aborigines resisted fiercely was highly original when it was first published and is no less challenging today.

Author Biography

Henry Reynolds is one of Australia's best known and most widely read historians. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Tasmania. His sustained and meticulous research has played a major part in the political and legal milestones, the Mabo and Wik judgements. Professor Reynolds' books include With the White People (1990), Fate of a Free People (1995), This Whispering in Our Hearts (1998), Why Weren't We Told? (1999, 2000), Fate of a Free People and Nowhere People.

Reviews

"'Reynolds has painted an exciting and compelling picture of resistance seen from the Aboriginal side... in most cases Aborigines fought heroically against overwhelming odds and superior weapons to resist usurpation of their lands, their rights and their livelihood.' - Age Monthly Review"