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Celebrated historian John Hirst offers a fascinating exploration of the qualities that made Europe a world-changing civilisation.

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The full story of Australia's democracy from one of our leading historians.

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The Family Court was a progressive reform of the 1970s. Now it is the most hated institution in Australia. What went wrong This is a searching critique of its failures and injustices, supported by accounts of those who have suffered at its hands, with suggestions for change.

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In these essays, John Hirst delves into Australia's history, politics and society. He selects the best history books and explores the idea that Australian Rules has its origins in Aboriginal pastimes. He examines our convict legacy, its contribution to the national character, and our peculiar adoption of bushmen and bushrangers as popular heroes.

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Although a self-proclaimed conservative, Hirst's work has received high praise from historians ranging from Don Watson to Stuart MacIntyre. This book collects key pieces on convict society, the pioneer legend, Australian egalitarianism, the republican movement and more.