Download or read book Australia: A Very Short Introduction written by Kenneth Morgan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Very Short introduction, Kenneth Morgan presents a wideranging account of Australia. Looking at its history, geography, and culture, he considers the factors that have made Australian life distinctive. Placing contemporary developments in their historical context, he highlights the importance of Australia's indigenous culture and the struggles that have occurred in the making of modern Australia.