Ann Curthoys Knihy

Examining the intricate relationship between history and fiction, this book delves into the complexities of historical narratives and their truthfulness. It traces the evolution of historical thought from foundational figures like Herodotus and Thucydides to modern theorists such as Nietzsche and Foucault. The authors address postmodern challenges to traditional historical writing and update their analysis to include contemporary debates like the History Wars and emerging fields such as world and environmental history.

At last a history of how indigenous dispossession and survival underlay and shaped the birth of Australian democracy. Set within the broader context of colonial politics, it shows how Britain's policies influenced the treatment of indigenous Australians and how indigenous people began to engage in their own ways with the new political institutions.

Drawn from decades of experience, this is a concise and highly practical guide to writing history. Aimed at all kinds of people who write history academic historians, public historians, professional historians, family historians and students of all levels the book includes a wide range of examples from many genres and styles.

The book explores the impact of historical context on significant Indigenous rights cases during the Howard government era. It highlights how government laws and policies during this time undermined Indigenous rights and marginalized Aboriginal people's place in Australia's national narrative. Through this examination, the author sheds light on the interplay between history and contemporary legal battles for Indigenous rights.