Exciting and informative history of the land down under
Australian History For Dummies is your tour guide through the important events of Australia's past, introducing you to the people and events that have shaped modern Australia. Be there as British colonists explore Australia's harsh terrain with varying degrees of success. In this informative guide you'll
- Find out about Australia's infamous bushrangers
- Learn how the discovery of gold caused a tidal wave of immigration from all over the world
- Understand how Australia took two steps forward to become a nation in its own right in 1901, and two steps back when the government was dismissed by the Crown in 1975
Discover the fascinating details that made Australia the country it is today!