The Commonwealth of Thieves - The Sydney Experiment
Author(s): Thomas Keneally
Australia is the only modern society to have begun as a dedicated penal settlement. It was an experiment that should have ended like others of its kind in a stew of murder, rebellion and starvation. In this compelling, vivid and moving recreation of the first four years of 'the Sydney experiment', Tom Keneally examines how a motley 'thief colony' exiled by England as incapable of civilised development, not only survived, but flourished into a sophisticated modern society.
Pre-read / Used. Good Condition. minor pen mark on "by same author" page
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Random House Australia
- : 01 November 2006
- : 3.1 Centimeters X 15.3 Centimeters X 23.4 Centimeters
- : books
Special Fields
- : Thomas Keneally
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 994.02
- : 510