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Erlebe im historischen Sachbuch den epischen Konflikt zwischen uralter indigener Kultur und europäischer Kolonialmacht. Diese nachdenklich stimmende und bildgewaltige Erzählung ist ideal, um beim täglichen Pendeln oder auf Reisen tief in die bewegte Historie des fünften Kontinents...

Erlebe eine archäologische Zeitreise und lüfte das historische Geheimnis der monumentalen Moai-Statuen. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln oder entspannte Abende, entführt dich dieses fesselnde Sachbuch an den isoliertesten Ort der Welt. Genieße die geheimnisvolle Atmosphäre Polynesiens...

Écoutez ce documentaire historique saisissant où des cultures millénaires affrontent la violente machine coloniale. Ce choc dramatique a façonné une terre de contrastes extrêmes. Comprenez enfin la genèse complexe et les fractures profondes d'un continent fascinant. Parfait pour enrichir...

Plongez dans une épopée historique fascinante et découvrez comment les premiers marins du Pacifique ont dompté l'océan. Parfait pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens, ce récit immersif retrace avec une grande rigueur scientifique l'évolution des techniques nautiques face à l'immensité de...

Plongez dans l'histoire archéologique des statues de Rapa Nui pour décrypter les secrets d'une civilisation insulaire. Lors de vos trajets quotidiens, laissez-vous transporter par cette exploration captivante qui retrace l'épopée d'une société polynésienne face aux défis extrêmes de son...

‘I stood there holding the hundred-year-old letter with a feeling that was familiar from other archives, other bulging files of dog-eared paper. It was a blood-running-fast, itchy-palm, eyes-wide-open feeling of stumbling on something. A story …’ Rummaging around in the Archives one afternoon, Kate Grenville comes across an innocuous-looking file full of letters about a schoolteacher in country New South Wales. Intrigued, she keeps reading – and discovers a tale far more curious and complex than first appears. Was Joseph Connor savagely beating the students in his care?

One of the most shocking murder trials in Australia's legal history, and the tribulations of the prosecutor who conducted it. In 1838, eleven convicts and former convicts were put on trial for the brutal murder of 28 Aboriginal men, women and children at Myall Creek in northern New South Wales...

A remarkable new account of Australia's colonial beginnings This fascinating book sets aside the cliches of Australian history and asks us to look again. What really happened when exiled criminals made a home in an occupied and defended country? How were they changed by this new world? What can...

Shadows in Paradise: The Dark History of the CNMI Guest Worker Program explores one of the most overlooked chapters of modern American history. For decades, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory in the Western Pacific, operated a labor system that brought tens of thousands of foreign workers from countries such as the Philippines, China, Bangladesh, and others to build its economy.

From the bestselling author of The Bush, the highly acclaimed story of a fifty-year relationship between a Vietnam veteran and an isolated clan in north-east Arnhem Land – a unique window into Australia’s deep past and precarious present, by one of our master storytellers. ‘How to sum up...

A few years ago Anna Clark saw a series of paintings on a sandstone cliff face in the Northern Territory. There were characteristic crosshatched images of fat barramundi and turtles, as well as sprayed handprints and several human figures with spears. Next to them was a long gun, painted with white ochre, an unmistakable image of the colonisers. Was this an Indigenous rendering of contact? A work of history?

Senora Mary Carmen Valenzuela Pearson has settled into the Outback Station she inherited from her father’s brother Jude. Her partners are Fabiola and Harold Polaski, the offspring of Jude’s partner. Twin Station, run by these three partners, begins to return from the terrible fires that wiped out their southern paddocks. The thousands of sheep Carmen brought with her from Sydney helped to make up for their losses. Her incredible and much sought-after black horses thrive in this arid environment.

Janice liked to say "Coincidences were miracles of God where He wants to remain anonymous." Her life was a remarkable series of these unique events. Take a journey with Jan across the planet, and experience the wonder of observing the great and the small. Then change the world. Jan's experiences traverse the worlds of Audubon and Cornell University ornithology, The history of the Pacific Island of Guam, becoming a freelance author and, Mark Twain scholar.

Uncover the gripping Australian history of a harsh penal colony that transformed into a thriving, diverse modern nation. Perfect for a long commute, this immersive non-fiction narrative sweeps across centuries of colonization, conflict, and survival at the edge of the British Empire. Listen as...

Experience the epic Australian history of how a harsh penal colony transformed into a glittering Pacific metropolis. Whether you are planning a trip down under or seeking an immersive daily commute, this rich narrative anchors you deep within ancient First Nations landscapes before launching...

Uncover the dramatic Australian history of a harsh penal colony that transformed into a thriving global metropolis. Turn your daily commute or focused learning session into an immersive journey through time as this evocative urban history traces a profound clash of civilizations. Dive into the...

Epic Polynesian voyagers crossed the ocean to forge a resilient warrior culture that survived centuries of colonization. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute listen or engaging in deep-focus learning, this empowering historical narrative transports you directly to Aotearoa. Experience...

Trace the epic indigenous history of the Maori, exploring the incredible seafaring mastery that navigated the Pacific. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or focused educational listening, this inspiring narrative plunges you into the ancient cosmologies and rich tribal structures of early...

Dive into the dramatic history and architectural genius behind a controversial project that defined modern Australia. Whether you are seeking an inspiring narrative for your morning commute or an intellectually engaging escape, this true story of ambition and bitter rivalry delivers. Witness how...

Experience the epic maritime history of ancient wayfinders who conquered the vast Pacific Ocean without maps or metal. Perfect for an immersive commute or a focused learning session, this awe-inspiring saga transports you into the minds of indigenous explorers. You will sail across treacherous...