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What a great yarn
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I'm sorry it had to finish.
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Charles Bean
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CEW Bean's wartime reports and photographs mythologised the Australian soldier and helped spawn the notion that the Anzacs achieved something nation-defining on the shores of Gallipoli and the battlefields of western Europe. In his quest to get the truth, Bean often faced death beside the Diggers in the trenches of Gallipoli and the Western Front – and saw more combat than many. But did Bean tell Australia the whole story of what he knew?
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Fascinating Character
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Watkin Tench's 1788
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Tench, a humble captain-lieutenant of the marines, arrived on the First Fleet, and with his characteristic understanding, humanity, and eye for detail, recorded the first four years of European settlement. This is a classic, lovingly edited and introduced by Tim Flannery, author of the best-selling The Future Eaters, Throwim Way Leg, and The Weather Makers.
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Great insight into early Sydney
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Jennifer2
- 27-11-2015
A real keeper.
A truly wonderful book, both historically and as a story. I'm sure I will listen to it again. Politically the events changed Australia and the courage of both the diggers along with some editors of newspapers is humbling.
The fact that power can corrupt is demonstrated in events which took place during these years in the Colony, though many in authority also shone as examples of honesty, courage and decency.
I would urge Schools to use this valuable writing (along with the audio) in their History lessons today.
The narrator adds greatly to the wonder of the book by his obvious love of the story, many of the characters and the varied English dialects.
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- Ash
- 04-02-2016
Fantastic
An accurate and entertaining retelling of a defining era of Australian History. An in depth and fascinating look at Australia's Gold Rush era and all the trials and tribulations that came with it before the unpleasant circumstances unfold in what was a poignant moment in Australia's short history. The narration is fantastic. Enthusiastic yet easy to listen to, with his accents and occasional drama in his voice make you feel like you're actually there.
A brilliant audiobook of a brilliant piece of writing.
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- Nathan Shadslayer
- Sydney
- 18-01-2019
An amzing account telling.
What seems to be a well researched and document telling, of a 3rd person story, of the early gold mining era, and the infamous Eureka battle.
a story that every Australian of all backgrounds should listen too.
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- Dudley
- Sydney, NSW, AU
- 11-01-2019
This is a fantastic story
If only schools taught history the way Peter FitzSimons tells the story everyone would be enthralled.
Brilliant work - thank you so much
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- Anonymous User
- 01-10-2018
Another great Australian History overview by PF.
Peter FitzSimons has produced another great read/listen of great Australian History. You feel like you were their in time.
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- Geoff Alford
- 22-09-2018
Australian history which put me to sleep
Great history but the book could have been condensed into the last half to be honest.
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- Burgo84
- Australia
- 22-03-2018
New Eureka
Every Australian should read this book. There is much we don’t know about our cultural histories. If we truly wish to be free we must acknowledge our past and the heroes that fought for our liberties we have today. Thank you ‘Rebel’s’ of Eureka!
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- Matt
- 18-01-2018
Interesting
I found it really hard to review this book overall. The start is slow but interesting as I grew up in an area with eureka history. The middle section a lot of politics can be hard to follow as an audiobook (maybe easier read) and picks up towards the end. In regards to the story I am glad I listened but slow and at parts boring.
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- Maria Tuckey
- Wagaman, NT Australia
- 30-03-2017
History we all need to know.
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.
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- Christian
- 10-12-2016
Brilliant
Fantastic book. A book of this length delivered in an audio format is hard for me to stay connected to but the reading was so good that it was easy to follow. I will definitely get more books with the same author and reader combo. Well done Fitzsimons, another masterpiece.
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- Garry
- 21-04-2013
A masterful piece of storytelling
What did you love best about Eureka?
As an Englishman born and Australian by choice I had heard of this story but never knew much about it. Peter Fitzsimmons does an excellent telling of a story that defines Australia,
What did you like best about this story?
Great Characters
What about Robert Meldrum’s performance did you like?
Does the story great justice in the telling
Any additional comments?
Peter Fitzsimmons books are well worth being in many book libraries. He leads in telling stories with immense detail.
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- jason
- 12-04-2013
Give the diggers a go!
I really enjoyed this book, mostly because i consider myself an australian patriot. And because the history of australian democracy just well might have been a boring story, if it wasn't for the union of hard done by gold diggers standing up against the incompetent brittish governor of victoria, the unfair treatment of diggers and the ludicrous gold licence fees. The savage brutality of the red coats is absolutely appalling. A good book for any one interested in the facts of the bloody eureka stockade.
Another great book by peter fitzsimons
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- deon
- 15-01-2013
All Australian should read
What made the experience of listening to Eureka the most enjoyable?
gave me and insight into why it happened something that is not told as a kid growing up.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
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- Mr
- 24-01-2013
A gentle telling
History told through the eyes of people. This book gives a solid understanding and a genuine sympathy for all those involved. Not a stuffy list of dates and facts, or a caricature of good Vs. bad.
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- Henry
- 05-06-2016
inspirational in political meaning.
Inspirational for those who cherish the struggles and victories of people willing to sacrifice for liberty and egalitarian justice.
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- Lionel Letcher
- 13-04-2016
Valuable
Fitzsimons unlocks the past concerning the Eureka Stockdale and the development of democracy in Australia in a thoroughly inspiring way. This book makes one feel proud to be an Aussie.
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- David Willmot
- 27-09-2013
History for all young Australains
This is one of the best audio books I have listened to. Detailed history I never new existed. A must for all aged though
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- Travis
- 11-03-2013
fantastic
What made the experience of listening to Eureka the most enjoyable?
True Aussie history
What did you like best about this story?
Australian history told by an Australian and Australian way
Have you listened to any of Robert Meldrum’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Just as good as all the others
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
Great book written by great author told by great narrator
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- Sandy
- 16-08-2014
Golden moments in time
Where does Eureka rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Pretty much near the top of any FitzSimons book I've listened to so far
What did you like best about this story?
I live within an hour of Ballarat so to hear a lot of names that still survive and feature in the region was great. Another well researched piece of history on and about the effects on early society