Claiming A Continent is a new and challenging narrative history of Australia by acclaimed historian, David Day.
Claiming A Continent takes a fresh look at the events which shaped Australian history from invasion to the present day.
Placing race at the centre of his narrative, Day explores the broader Australian story of possession, dispossession and proprietorship, contributing to a debate which still splits Australia today. Written in an accessible and easy-to-read style, this book will appeal to anyone interested in discovering for themselves the real story behind contemporary Australia.
David Day is one of Australia's most respected historians.
Among his many books, he is the author of Reluctant Nation, Menzies and Churchill at War and The Great Betrayal.