Even after decades of history wars, Australians still have a keen appetite for Australian history. According to recent research by UNSW, 83% of Australians believe history is relevant to society today – but only 57% feel we know much about it. Despite a welcome rise in history education through podcasts and social media, books are still among the best vehicles for it.

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10 essential books to read on Australia Day - our expert picks

Jan 23, 2025 |

By Lawrence Bamblett, Anna Clark, Benjamin Jones, Clare Wright, Frank Bongiorno, Gregory Melleuish, Jane Lydon, Thomas Ford, Timothy Michael Rowse, Tom Griffiths, Yves Rees

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A barbecue, a protest … or a good book? We asked some of our leading historians to choose an essential Australia Day read. Here are the works they consider crucial to understanding our culture and history. Why Warriors Lie Down and Die: Djambatj Mala – Richard Trudgen When asked to nominate a book I consider essential to understanding Australian history, a few come to mind.

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