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John Hirst (1942–2016)

Auteur de The Shortest History of Europe

22+ oeuvres 511 utilisateurs 10 critiques

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John Hirst was born on July 9, 1942 in Australia. He graduated from the University of Adelaide and was a history professor at La Trobe University, Melbourne from 1968 until his retirement in 2006. He was the author of numerous books including Convict Society and Its Enemies, The Strange Birth of afficher plus Colonial Democracy, The Sentimental Nation, The Shortest History of Europe, Australian History in 7 Questions, and Sense and Nonsense in Australian History. He died on February 5, 2016 at the age of 73. (Bowker Author Biography) afficher moins

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Œuvres de John Hirst

The Shortest History of Europe (1800) 226 exemplaires
Looking for Australia (2010) 32 exemplaires
A republican manifesto (1994) 6 exemplaires
The World of Albert Facey (1992) 5 exemplaires

Oeuvres associées

Australia's Empire (2008) — Contributeur — 24 exemplaires
The Best Australian Essays 2001 (2001) — Contributeur — 20 exemplaires
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Nom légal
Hirst, John Bradley
Date de naissance
1942-07-09
Date de décès
2016-02-05
Sexe
male
Nationalité
Australia
Professions
university professor
historian
Organisations
La Trobe University

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This is one of the best, if not the best, history book I have ever read. It covers the history of Europe with a thematic approach. It's short, but does not forego to opportunity to give some details and inject some wry humour. The best chapter by far is the first, where the author provides an interesting view on the flow of history.
 
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robeik | 5 autres critiques | May 20, 2022 |
Entertaining, wonderfully informative overview of European history from Classical to modern times. I wish there was an edition with larger maps that were easier to see. A great reference book to supplement other history books in your library. Highly recommended.
 
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pickupsticks | 5 autres critiques | Feb 23, 2021 |
In this commentary piece Hirst, a prominent historian of Australian history, asks the question were Aboriginal people makers of the game? If so, what role did they play in its creation and development? He looks in particular at the controversy surrounding Gillian Hibbins contribution to the 2008 official history of the game commissioned by the AFL.
 
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Readingthegame | Jul 18, 2020 |
New South Wales - Social Life and Customs - 1788-1851; Convicts - New South Wales - Social Conditions; Penal Colonies, British
 
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yarrafaye | Apr 24, 2020 |

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Œuvres
22
Aussi par
4
Membres
511
Popularité
#48,532
Évaluation
3.8
Critiques
10
ISBN
65
Langues
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