Clare wrights stella prizewinning the forgotten rebels of eureka retold one of australias foundation stories from a fresh new perspective. Groundbreaking, absorbing, crucially important, the forgotten rebels of eureka is the uncut story of the day the australian people found their voice. Robyn annear monthly lively, incisive and timely, clare wrights account of the role of women in the eureka stockade is an engrossing read. Melbourne historian clare wrights book, the forgotten rebels of eureka, has uncovered a different side to the 1850s rebellion on the ballarat goldfields, which is often seen as the dawning of. Robyn annear monthly clare wrights revisionary history of the eureka stockade is immediately entrancing. Front and centre are the vibrant, adventurous personalities who were players in the rebellion. Jul 17, 2014 the forgotten rebels of eureka by clare wright.
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