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Australia is dotted with memorials to soldiers who fought in wars overseas. Why are there no official memorials or commemorations of the wars that were fought on Australian soil between Aborigines and white colonists? Why is it more controversial to talk about the frontier wars now than it was 100 years ago?

Drawing on research and fieldwork conducted for his latest book Forgotten War, acclaimed historian and writer Henry Reynolds outlines the depth and breadth of violence and conflict between white colonists and Aborigines, in Australia’s own forgotten frontier wars. (rodneyvc)… (more)

Henry Reynolds is one of Australia’s best-known historians, and recipient of countless national awards – most recently the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction.

His pioneering work The Other Side of the Frontier argued that the settlement of Australia came with a high level of violence and conflict with Aboriginal people, which we have since chosen to ignore.

His new book, Forgotten War, continues the story – and in this special event he will discuss the wars fought on our own soil and why it is important to acknowledge them. (rodneyvc)… (more)

Marilyn Lake discusses What's Wrong With Anzac? The Militarisation of Australian History.; Henry Reynolds discusses What's Wrong With Anzac? The Militarisation of Australian History.

Authors Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds (the winners of the 2009 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Non-fiction for Drawing the Global Colour Line) will discuss their new book, What's Wrong With Anzac? The Militarisation of Australian History with Joy Damousi and Jeff Sparrow. Marilyn and Henry believe it is time to call a halt to the relentless militarisation of Australian history that has seen "classrooms deluged by curriculum materials produced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs." In this brave and controversial book, Australia’s leading historians dare to criticise Anzac. Free, but please book on 9347 6633 or email events@readings.com.au (trackbianca)… (more)

Marilyn Lake discusses Drawing the Global Colour Line: White Men’s Countries and the International Challenge of Racial Equality.; Henry Reynolds discusses Drawing the Global Colour Line: White Men’s Countries and the International Challenge of Racial Equality.; Paul Kelly

Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds
Drawing the Global Colour Line: White Men’s Countries and the International Challenge of Racial Equality
Published by: Melbourne University Press
In Conversation with Paul Kelly
Cost: $10/$7 conc. gleeclub welcome
Book: gleebooks - 9660 2333 or Request a place (alasen)… (more)