Australia's Empire (Oxford History of the British Empire Companion Series)

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"The volume examines the meaning and importance of empire in Australia across a broad spectrum of historical issues - ranging from the disinheritance of the Aborigines to the foundations of a new democratic state. The overriding theme is the distinctive Australian perspective on empire. The country's adherence to imperial ideals and aspirations involved not merely the building of a 'new Britannia' but also the forging of a distinctive new culture and society. It was Australian interests and aspirations which ultimately shaped 'Australia's Empire'."--Jacket.

subjects: Colonial influence,  Imperialism,  Australian National characteristics,  Social conditions,  Colonies,  Nationalism,  Foreign relations,  History,  National characteristics, australian,  Nationalism, australia,  Great britain, colonies, australia,  Australia, history,  Australia, foreign relations,  Australia, social conditions,  Colonisation,  Diplomatic relations,  Imperialismus,  Imperialisme,  Kolonisatie,  Britse koloniën,  Historia,  Kolonier

Places: Australia,  Great Britain