{"title":"Leonie Stevens","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of \u003cem\u003eLeonie Stevens\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for her insightful contributions to the \u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMilitary\u003c\/strong\u003e genres. Her writing masterfully blends meticulous research with engaging storytelling, making complex historical narratives accessible and intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Stevens' acclaimed works, \u003ccite\u003eMe Write Myself\u003c\/cite\u003e, offers an in-depth exploration of significant historical events and figures. This book stands as a testament to her ability to present history through a fresh and compelling lens, inviting readers to examine the past from new perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or someone with a burgeoning interest in the military past, Leonie Stevens' books promise a captivating journey through the annals of history. Her engaging approach and comprehensive analysis ensure that her readers stay informed and inspired. Discover the depth and richness of history through Leonie Stevens' exceptional literary contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"me-write-myself-by-leonie-stevens-9781925495638","title":"Me Write Myself'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExiles, lost souls, remnants of a dying race. The fate of the First Nations peoples of Van Diemen's Land is one of the most infamous chapters in Australian and world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe men, women, and children exiled to Flinders Island in the 1830s and 40s have often been written about, but never allowed to speak for themselves. \u003cem\u003eMe Write Myself\u003c\/em\u003e aims to change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePenned by the exiles during their fifteen years at the settlement called Wybalenna, items in the Flinders Island Chronicle, sermons, letters, and petitions offer a compelling corrective to traditional portrayals of a hopeless, dispossessed, illiterate people's final days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exiles did not see themselves as prisoners, but as a Free People. Seen through their own writing, the community at Wybalenna was vibrant, complex, and evolving. Rather than a depressed people simply waiting for death, their own words reveal a politically astute community engaged in a fifteen-year campaign for their own freedom: one which was ultimately successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a compelling story that will profoundly affect understandings of Tasmanian and Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849565425900,"sku":"9781925495638","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15281713482873.jpg?v=1759051564"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/leonie-stevens.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}