Looking From the North: Australian History from the Top Down — Henry Reynolds
Author: Henry Reynolds
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing / UNSW Press
Format: Paperback
Edition: First edition, 2025
ISBN: 9781761170119
Condition: Excellent second-hand paperback condition with very light shelf wear. Binding is firm and pages are clean and bright. Appears lightly read. Please see photos for the exact copy available.
In Looking From the North, acclaimed Australian historian Henry Reynolds re-examines Australian history through the perspective of northern Australia, challenging the traditional south-focused narrative of colonisation and nation-building.
Reynolds explores the unique history of the north, including the experiences of First Nations peoples, Asian and Pacific labourers, frontier conflict, pastoral expansion, and the development of northern settlements. He argues that the colonisation of northern Australia unfolded very differently to the south and that understanding this history reshapes how Australia sees itself today.