A Short History of Australia is a non-fiction book written by Ernest Scott, which provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Australia from its earliest known human settlement to modern times. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in Australian history, such as the early exploration and settlement by Europeans, the impact of colonialism on Indigenous Australians, the gold rush era, the two world wars, and the post-war era.The author explores the political, social, and economic factors that shaped Australia's development, as well as the cultural and artistic achievements of the country. He also examines the role of key figures in Australian history, such as explorers, politicians, writers, and artists, and their contributions to the country's growth and identity.Scott's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both casual readers and students of Australian history. The book includes maps, illustrations, and photographs that help to bring the history of Australia to life. Overall, A Short History of Australia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the rich and complex history of this fascinating country.The first phase of warfare in which Australian military forces were occupied was in beating off a Turkish attack upon the Suez Canal in February 1915. Turkey entered the war as an ally of the Germanic powers in the previous October, against the wishes of the Sultan and the Grand Vizier, whose hands were forced by a military party led by Enver Bey, who was manipulated by German officers. The objects of the Turkish move against the Suez Canal were, first, to deprive Great Britain of one of her most important maritime routes, and secondly to stimulate a Moslem rising in Egypt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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