Aboriginal Victorians: A History Since 1800

Containing interviews with individuals and communities, personal stories, and in-depth historical research, this book tells the story of the impact of European settlement upon the Aboriginal peoples of Victoria. Information about the Bunurong people and the consequences of settlement around Melbourne features throughout the work.

Aboriginal Victorians: A History Since 1800

Richard Broome, Allen & Unwin, 2005.


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