Discover Australia! The Convict Workers: Reinterpreting Australia's Past by Stephen Nicholas (1988)

Stephen Nicholas explores the stories of convict workers in Australia in the 18th century.

He aims to challenge the traditional narrative of the British colonial experience in Australia.

The author uses primary sources such as letters, journals and accounts to give a more accurate view of the convict era.

The book discusses the problems of convict labour, including the low wages and harsh working conditions.

It also looks at the role of women in the convict workforce and how they were treated.

The book examines the impact of the convict experience on the future of the nation, including the development of the economy.

Nicholas looks at the ways in which the convict system shaped the society of Australia and its culture.

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