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A Very Short History of the World by Geoffrey Blainey
24.99 AUD
Category: History
Following the success of his A Short History of the World, eminent historian Geoffrey Blainey has abridged his account of the grand adventure of human history to create ad eve more accesible version of his absorbing work. A Very Short History of the Worldtraces the story of the world's people during the ...Show more
Before I Forget by Geoffrey Blainey
45.00 AUD
Category: Biography
Now in his late-eighties, and listed by the National Trust as a 'Living Treasure', in Before I Forget Geoffrey Blainey reflects on his humble beginnings as the son of a Methodist Minister and school teacher, one of five children, and a carefree childhood spent in rural Victoria, from Terang to Leongatha ...Show more
Before I Forget by Geoffrey Blainey
22.99 AUD
Category: Biography
Now in his late-eighties, and listed by the National Trust as a 'Living Treasure', in Before I Forget Geoffrey Blainey reflects on his humble beginnings as the son of a Methodist Minister and school teacher, one of five children, and a carefree childhood spent in rural Victoria, from Terang to Leongatha ...Show more
Black Kettle and Full Moon: Daily Life in a Vanished Australia by Geoffrey Blainey
27.99 AUD
Category: Australian Non-Fiction
In this bestselling book master story-teller Geoffrey Blainey takes us on an absorbing guided tour of a vanished Australia. Covering the years from the first gold rush to World War I, Blainey paints a fascinating picture of how our forebears lived - in the outback, in towns and cities, at sea and on lan ...Show more
Captain Cook's Epic Voyage by Geoffrey Blainey
34.99 AUD
Category: Australian Non-Fiction
In 1768 Captain James Cook and his crew set out on a small British naval vessel in search of a missing continent. 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of that voyage, and Cook's 'discovery' of Australia. Captain Cook's Epic Voyage reveals the hardships and adventure of this remarkable quest, and the euphori ...Show more
Short History of Christianity by Geoffrey Blainey
35.00 AUD
Category: History
For 2000 years, Christianity has had a varying but immense influence on world history. Who better, then, than Geoffrey Blainey, author of the best-selling Short History of the World and one of Australia's most accomplished historians, to bring us a history of this world-changing religion. A Short Hist ...Show more
The Story of Australia's People: Vol. I: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Australia by Geoffrey Blainey
34.99 AUD
Category: Australian Non-Fiction
The vast continent of Australia was settled in two main streams, far apart in time and origin.The first came ashore some 50,000 years ago when the islands of Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea were one. The second began to arrive from Europe at the end of the eighteenth century. Each had to come to term ...Show more
The Story of Australia's People Vol. II: The Rise and Rise of a New Australia by Geoffrey Blainey
34.99 AUD
Category: Australian Non-Fiction
Australia is indeed made up of many peoples, and together their story is one of high drama, courage and resilience. When the first Europeans crossed the world to settle the vast southern continent that became known as Australia, it was almost unknown. Over time it revealed itself to be a land of reward, ...Show more
The Story of Australia's People - Volume 1 by Geoffrey Blainey
49.99 AUD
Category: Australian Non-Fiction
The vast continent of Australia was settled in two main streams, far apart in time and origin. The first came ashore some 50,000 years ago when the islands of Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea were one. The second began to arrive from Europe at the end of the eighteenth century. Each had to come to ter ...Show more
The Story of Australia's People - Volume 2 by Geoffrey Blainey
49.99 AUD
Category: Australian Non-Fiction
An accomplishment of both great sweep and impressive detail, Geoffrey Blainey's ambitious account of this country, The Story of Australia's People: The Rise and Rise of a New Australia, takes us from the gold rush to the present day. It marks the culmination of a lifelong study by one of Australia's mos ...Show more
The Tyranny Of Distance by Geoffrey Blainey
32.99 AUD
Category: Australian Non-Fiction
"The Tyranny of Distance is the classic account of how Australia's geographical remoteness has been central to shaping our history and identity - and how it will continue to form our future. As well as being hailed as a work of enduring scholarship, The Tyranny of Distance brings our history to life. Ge ...Show more
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