The Black War
Subtitle: fear, sex and resistance in Tasmania
By: Nicholas Clements
Publisher: University of Queensland Press; University of Queensland Pr (Australia)
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9780702250064
Subjects: Race relations; Race discrimination; Aboriginal Tasmanians; History
Description: Between 1825 and 1831 close to 200 Britons and 1000 Aborigines died violently in Tasmania's Black War. It was by far the most intense frontier conflict in Australia's history, yet many Australians know little about it. This takes a unique approach to this historic event, looking chiefly at the experiences and attitudes of those who took part.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-218) and index.