Australian Frontier Wars, 1788-1838

AUSTRALIANA / ABORIGINAL

 From the Swan River to the Hawkesbury, and from the sticky Arnhem Land mangrove to the soft green hills of Tasmania, this book describes the major conflicts fought on the Australian frontier to 1838. Based on extensive research and using overseas frontier wars to add perspective to the Australian experience, ‘The Australian Frontier Wars 1788 – 1838’ will change our view of Australian history forever. This text is a comprehensive military history of frontier conflict in Australia. Covering the first 50 years of British occupation in Australia, the book examines in detail how both sides fought on the frontier and examines how Aborigines developed a form of warfare differing from tradition.  

• xii, 175 p. : maps ; 24 cm. #101123 First Edition (Age tanning)
• Bibliography: p. [123]-165.
• Great Britain. Army — History — 18th century
• Great Britain. Army — History — 19th century
• Aboriginal Australians, Treatment of — History
• Aboriginal Australians — Race relations — History
• Land settlement — Australia — History
• Australia — History, Military — 1788-1851
• Australia — Colonization — History