History of Australia and New Zealand from 1696 to 1890
by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John Rudd · 99 episodes
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Dive into the intricate history of Australias and New Zealands early political, social, and economic evolution in this captivating work. While both nations gained independence as British colonies in the 1900s, this narrative focuses on their formative years. Please note that the perspectives presented reflect the Victorian-era views of Australian authors, which may not align with contemporary attitudes towards indigenous peoples and could be sensitive to some listeners. (Summary by TriciaG)This show includes AI-generated content.
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