The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Australian History (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Which Australian Prime Minister was born in Chile? Whose reputed final words were "Such is Life?" What do the colors of the Aboriginal flag represent? Which Australian place became known as the "Port of Pearls?" The answers to these and hundreds of other questions can be found in this new, updated, and considerably expanded edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Australian History.
Beginning with the Aboriginal flag and ending with Zeehan, the dictionary has entries on significant people, places, institutions, ideas, movements, events, artifacts, and documents, drawn from political, diplomatic, military, social, economic, cultural, and scientific fields. Extensive cross-references guide the reader to related entries. This authoritative and highly readable reference book is indispensable for anyone interested in Australian history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195536649
• ISBN13: 9780195536645
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.7" x 0.8" x 5.0"