PART I: MAKING A DEMOCRACY

1. Rights without votes, 1788 - 1850

2. Votes for men, 185 - 1880 33

3. Real democracy, 188 - 1920

4. Threats to democracy, 192 - 1970

5. Rights and limits, 196 - 2000

PART II: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIETY

1. Comparisons

2. Society

3. Nation

4. Distinctions

5. Dignity

6. Welfare

7. Citizens

8. Soldiers

9. Schools

10. Equality

11. Government

12. Voters

13. Finale

APPENDICES

1. Timeline

2. Democratic landmarks

3. Australian prime ministers

4. Guide to political labels

Further reading

Illustrations

Index

About the Author

John Hirst is one of Australia's leading historians. He is Reader in History at La Trobe University and a frequent commentator in national newspapers and magazines. Among his previous books was The Strange Birth of Colonial Democracy (1988). His most recent book was The Sentimental Nation: the making of the Australian Commonwealth. Since 1996 he has chaired the Commonwealth Government's Civics Education Group.

Fishpond works with suppliers all over the world to bring you a huge selection of products, really great prices, and delivery included on over 25 million products that we sell. We do our best every day to make Fishpond an awesome place for customers to shop and get what they want — all at the best prices online.

About Fishpond

You can earn a 8% commission by selling Australia's Democracy: A Short History on your website. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. After you're set-up, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep! You should start right now!

Are you the Author or Publisher of a book? Or the manufacturer of one of the millions of products that we sell. You can improve sales and grow your revenue by submitting additional information on this title. The better the information we have about a product, the more we will sell!

Submit Information

Table of Contents

About the Author