History of Australia and New Zealand from 1606 to 1890


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(4.2 stars; 18 reviews)

Explore the foundational narratives of Australia and New Zealand in this comprehensive history by George and Alexander Sutherland. Delving into the early political, social, and economic developments, this work offers a detailed account of how these British colonies evolved before gaining independence in the 1900s.

Written in the Victorian era, the authors provide insights reflective of their time, including perspectives on indigenous peoples that may be considered outdated or offensive by contemporary standards. This historical context enriches the understanding of the complexities surrounding the formation of these nations.

With its focus on the formative years of Australia and New Zealand, this audiobook serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the early influences that shaped these countries, setting the stage for their modern identities.

Chapters

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The Early Discoverers 27:48 Read by Availle
The Convict Settlement at Sydney, 1788-1800 16:32 Read by Russ Hobbs
The Discoveries of Bass and Flinders 19:35 Read by jenno
New South Wales, 1800-1808 16:59 Read by jenno
Tasmania, 1803-1836 19:23 Read by Linda Johnson
New South Wales, 1808-1837 21:58 Read by Linda Johnson
Discoveries in the Interior, 1817-1836 20:42 Read by Linda Johnson
Port Phillip, 1800-1840 28:41 Read by Linda Johnson
South Australia, 1836-1841 19:01 Read by Linda Johnson
New South Wales, 1838-1850 24:18 Read by Linda Johnson
South Australia, 1841-1850 17:00 Read by Linda Johnson
The Discovery of Gold 24:22 Read by Linda Johnson
Victoria, 1851-1855 26:35 Read by Linda Johnson
New South Wales, 1851-1860 12:29 Read by Linda Johnson
West Australia, 1829-1890 16:13 Read by Linda Johnson
Queensland, 1823-1890 25:29 Read by SuperNebula
Explorations in the Interior, 1840 to 1860 37:30 Read by Jane Bennett
Discoveries in the Interior, 1860-1886 35:11 Read by Jane Bennett
Tasmania, 1837-1890 19:52 Read by KevinS
South Australia, 1850-1890 12:51 Read by Katie Francesca
New South Wales, 1860-1890 14:15 Read by Katie Francesca
Victoria, 1855-1890 17:52 Read by Katie Francesca
The Times of the Maoris, Part 1 20:45 Read by Availle
The Times of the Maoris, Part 2 20:11 Read by Availle
New Zealand Colonised, Part 1 28:32 Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
New Zealand Colonised, Part 2 18:41 Read by Priscilla Sodeke
White Men and Maoris 31:03 Read by jenno
New Zealand, 1843-1890, Part 1 21:40 Read by jenno
New Zealand, 1843-1890, Part 2 21:26 Read by jenno

Reviews

Politically Complete


(3.5 stars)

It is embarrassing to know practically nothing about an entire continent! I now know a lot more about Australia and New Zealand--well, a lot more about the history of the Europeans who colonized them and drew the maps. The book is very complete as to explorers, politicians, skirmishes, and economics. Unfortunately, as a product of it's time, there is no mention of the smallpox epidemics which burned through the Aboriginal population in several waves, or the successive ecological disasters which also accompanied the colonists. Probably I need books that are still copyright-protected. The narration is very good; thank you, volunteers.

Informative


(4 stars)

I was unaware of the history of this corner of the world, and this book offered a quick summary. While a couple chapters expanded topics way longer than needed, most of the book chose a good pace and amount of detail. Nice survey/summary of the colonization of the various geological locations.