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The Australian People: An Encyclopedia of the Nation, its People and their Origins

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This is an excellent book on the various immigrant groups that have populated Australia since its earliest days as a British colony. It's a fantastic collection of information compiled in a very readable format, and is a great resource for students or anyone who's curious about the immigrant experience in "the lucky country". From a personal point of view, it was enlightening to read about the history of the Italians in Australia. The book offered a wider perspective than that of my parents and grandparents, detailing events from a century earlier and looking at various aspects of the Italian experience in Australia over a 200-year time span.

The book is expensive so would appeal mainly to people building a serious collection of history books. I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested in family history and the history of Australia. It's a fascinating look at the variety of peoples who built a nation in their quest for a better life.