{"title":"Libby Connors","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound works of Libby Connors, a distinguished author and historian whose expertise offers an enriching exploration of Australian history and legal heritage. Her writings are essential for anyone interested in understanding the deeper layers of Australia's past and its legal framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find titles like \u003cem\u003eA Legal History for Australia\u003c\/em\u003e, which provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of legal practices in Australia. This insightful book is perfect for students and enthusiasts of law and history, offering a detailed account that traces the transformation of legal norms and their impact on Australian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWarrior\u003c\/em\u003e, Connors delves into the riveting life of one of Australia's indigenous leaders, presenting a compelling narrative that highlights resistance and resilience. This book is an indispensable resource for those interested in History \u0026amp; Military studies, shedding light on pivotal events that shaped the nation's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLibby Connors' works are curated to cater to readers seeking knowledge in Education \u0026amp; Reference, as well as History \u0026amp; Military genres. Her engaging storytelling and thorough research make her books not only educational but also a fascinating read for anyone eager to uncover the intricacies of Australia's historical and legal journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"warrior-by-libby-connors-9781760110482","title":"Warrior","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1840s, white settlement in the north was under attack. European settlers were in awe of Aboriginal physical fitness and fighting prowess, and a series of deadly raids on homesteads made even the townspeople of Brisbane anxious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung warrior Dundalli was renowned for his size and strength, and his elders gave him the task of leading the resistance against the Europeans' ever-increasing incursions on their traditional lands. Their response was embedded in Aboriginal law, and Dundalli became one of their greatest lawmen. With his band of warriors, he had the settlers in thrall for twelve years, evading capture again and again, until he was finally arrested and publicly executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarrior\u003c\/em\u003e is the extraordinary story of one of Australia's little-known heroes, one of many Aboriginal men to die protecting their country. It is also a fresh and compelling portrait of life in the early days of white settlement in Brisbane and south east Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852509597932,"sku":"9781760110482","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18491763482814.jpg?v=1759154039"},{"product_id":"a-legal-history-for-australia-by-libby-connors-9781509939572","title":"A Legal History for Australia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a contemporary legal history book for Australian law students, written in an engaging style and rich with learning features and illustrations. The writers are a unique combination of talents, bringing together their fields of research and teaching in Australian history, British constitutional history, and modern Australian law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part provides the social and political contexts for legal history in medieval and early modern England and America, explaining the English law which came to Australia in 1788. This includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe origins of the common law\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe growth of the legal profession\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe making of the Magna Carta\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe English Civil Wars\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Bill of Rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe American War of Independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part examines the development of the law in Australia to the present day, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe English criminal justice system and convict transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe role of the Privy Council in the 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIndigenous Australia in the colonial period\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe federation movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstitutional Independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe 1967 Australian referendum and the land rights movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe comprehensive coverage of several centuries is balanced by a dynamic writing style and tools to guide the student through each chapter, including learning outcomes, chapter outlines, and discussion points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical analysis is brought to life by the use of primary documentary evidence such as charters, statutes, medieval source books, and Coke's reports, and a series of historical cameos—focused studies of notable people and issues from King Edward I and Edward Coke to Henry Parkes and Eddie Mabo—and constitutional detours addressing topics such as the separation of powers, judicial review, and federalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Legal History for Australia\u003c\/i\u003e is an engaging textbook, cogently written and imaginatively resourced, and is supported by a companion website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/a-legal-history-for-australia\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/a-legal-history-for-australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340621922540,"sku":"9781509939572","price":78.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16417973482725.jpg?v=1772160991"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/libby-connors.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}