In this companion volume of Thomas Keneally`s widely acclaimed history of the Australian people, the vast range of characters who have formed our national story are brought vividly to life. Immigrants & Aboriginal resistance figures, bushrangers & pastoralists, working men & pioneering women, artists & hard-nosed radicals, politicians & soldiers all populate this richly drawn portrait of a vibrant land on the cusp of nationhood & social maturity. From the 1860s to the great rifts wrought by World War I, an era commenced in which Australians pursued glimmering visions of equity in a promised l&. It was a time of social experiment & reform, of industrial radicalism & women`s rights. We were a society the world had much to learn from, or so we believed. But as much as we espoused we were a special people & celebrated a larrikin anti-authoritarianism, we retained provincial objectives that saw ultimate respect for society`s structures. There was no Australian revolution. With a rich assortment of contradictory, inspiring & surprising characters, Tom Keneally brings to life the people of a young & cocky nation. This is truly a new history of Australia, by an author of outstanding literary skill & experience, & whose own humanity permeates every page. ...

In this companion volume of Thomas Keneally`s widely acclaimed history of the Australian people, the vast range of characters who have formed their national story are brought vividly to life. Immigrants & Aboriginal resistance figures, bushrangers & pastoralists, working men & pioneering women, artists & hard-nosed radicals, politicians & soldiers all populate this richly drawn portrait of a vibrant land on the cusp of nationhood & social maturity. From the 1860s to the great rifts wrought by World War I, an era commenced in which Australians pursued glimmering visions: of equity in a promised l&. It was a time of social experiment & reform, of industrial radicalism & women`s rights. But as much as larrikin anti-authoritarianism was celebrated, Australians retained a provincialism
- there was no Australian revolution. With a rich assortment of contradictory, inspiring & surprising characters, Tom Keneally brings to life the people of a young & cocky nation.
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This is a personal trek across a continent at the beginning of the post-civilized world. According to Soutter, a Sydney cabbie, civilzation has run its course & Australia is on the verge of a return to a pastoral, nomadic, spiritually liberated post-industrial age. When not being fascinated & repelled by his punters, Soutter & his girlfriend go to the farthest reaches of the outback, to commune with nature on Aboriginal hunting grounds. Meditating along the way upon the myth of the founding fathers & tracing the origins of the Sheila cult, Soutter, in this book, combines his own experience with a deep historical & critical insight into the realities & eccentricities of the Australian way of life. ...

This fully illustrated guide describes over 60 of the best sites for viewing both common & rare species. Organised by state, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain & specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. A fact file for each site details how to get there; facilities; nearby services & accommodation. Key species foreach site are also listed. ...

Australia is a vast land filled with many fascinating destinations, but it would take several lifetimes to visit them all. Australia`s Top 100 Places to Go is the book that everyone visiting Australia should have in their possession, to help you design your own travel bucket list. The top 100 places included here have been determined by public voting on the Places We Go website, together with Jen Adams & Clint Bizzell`s own favourite travel experiences. For each destination there are stunning images, descriptions of things to see & do, & useful"es from the authors & members of the public. A map of Australia with all 100 places pin-pointed at the front of the book means that you can tick off the places you`ve visited. Organised into state chapters, this book is the ultimate Australian travel reference guide. ...

Austria at 1:725, 000 is an indexed map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. Motorways, national, main & minor roads are clearly marked. Rail lines & airports are shown. Austria is not mapped in isolation but is positioned in terms of the major roads & rail lines coming into it from surrounding countries. National & regional boundaries are demarcated & a transport map for Vienna is provided. In keeping with the publisher ...

The Michelin National road map of Austria at 1:400, 000 scale is ideal for route planning & touring. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some single-lane roads. Also shows unsurfaced roads & tracks & major footpaths. The map is divided by grid showing latitude & longitude. Distances between major locations are marked along roads, with total distance & several intermediate distances shown. A quick-reference chart of distances & driving times between major locations is also included. The map also

Includes:: a grid-referenced index of principal place names. Clear, easy-to read cartography shows roads in reds, yellows & white with black outlines. Major topography is indicated with relief shading. Woodland & forest is marked with green shading. Built-up urban areas are clearly marked in yellow. Airports, ferries (with listed weight limits), railways are also marked. National & administrative divisions are marked. Not only are sites of interest marked, they are marked in some cases to correspond with their respective parts as featured in Michelin

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Austria on a large, double-sided map at 1:300, 000 from Insight Guides, including street plans of central Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Munich, with an extensive index covering both the road map & the city plans. Coverage

Includes:: southern Bavaria & extends north-west beyond Stuttgart. The map provides a very good overview of the region

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Austria in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Austria in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...