{"product_id":"australia-a-history","title":"Australia: A History","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublisher's description:\u003cbr\u003eAustralia is one of the world's great success stories: a land long hidden from outsiders, chosen as a convict dumping ground, where - since 1788 - people from many backgrounds have built one of the freest, fairest and most prosperous countries on earth.\/p\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the standards of a harsher time, the early governors tried to respect the original inhabitants and to encourage the convict outcasts of the British Isles to make a new start to a better life. This Indigenous heritage, British foundation and immigrant character have shaped the land of the 'fair go' especially for those willing to 'have a go'. It's not perfect, even now, yet mostly we have a history to be proud of. Within a century of settlement, Australia had not only the world's highest standard of living but had become a global pioneer for democratic freedoms such as the secret ballot, the payment of MPs and voting rights for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA country largely created by settlement and negotiation has evolved from 'White Australia' at the time of federation into one of the world's most colour-blind societies and has managed the transition from an old 'Anglo' identity to a civic patriotism based on an overriding commitment to Australia and its values.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Tony Abbott\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins AU\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 448\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePublished: 13 October 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781460768297\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Shop at Old Parliament House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51958826271031,"sku":"9781460768297","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/9559\/0967\/files\/File-6442_medium_db677043-96bf-4d0d-9d3e-e3d717b52386.png?v=1776146112","url":"https:\/\/shop.moadoph.gov.au\/products\/australia-a-history","provider":"The Shop at Old Parliament House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}