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Eureka

The Unfinished Revolution

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Eureka

By: Peter FitzSimons
Narrated by: Robert Meldrum
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In 1854, Victorian miners fought a deadly battle under the flag of the Southern Cross at the Eureka Stockade. Though brief and doomed to fail, the battle is legend in both our history and in the Australian mind. Henry Lawson wrote poems about it, its symbolic flag is still raised, and even the nineteenth-century visitor Mark Twain called it: "a strike for liberty". Was this rebellion a fledgling nation’s first attempt to assert its independence under colonial rule? Or was it merely rabble-rousing by unruly miners determined not to pay their taxes?

In his inimitable style, Peter FitzSimons gets into the hearts and minds of those on the battlefield, and those behind the scenes, bringing to life Australian legends on both sides of the rebellion.

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A reminder of who we are and who we should still be. A people united in justice and liberty for all who are truly Australian regardless of heritage. An excellent recount of the history Australia needs to recall and the qualities that make us proud. Well written and well read.

History we all need to know.

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I really like Fitzy's style so I shouldn't have been at all surprised that the book was that engaging. Will definitely keep in the library and listen to it again.

good listen, better than I expected

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Extensively researched and beautifully read, this story brings the events of the past alive, and reminds us that our freedoms are hard-won and important. The relevance of this book to contemporary Australia cannot be overstated. I loved it!

Powerful

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A great read. Well researched and worth the time. Australian just that should be far more widely appreciated.

Fantastic read

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The devil is truly in the detail. Peter Fitzsimons, to be applauded for his time, effort and delivery of the account of Eureka.

The solidarity, determination and grit the men of Eureka harnessed to make a stand fir Liberty.

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