Do you remember becoming separated from your parents by accident as a child? That moment when you realised that you could not find your parents and were lost in a strange place was terrifying. You may have been rooted by fear, or madly dashed around. You probably called out for them in between sobs. Perhaps you have lost one of your own children. My husband recalls the … [Read more...] about Review: A Long Way Home
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India at the Australian Historical Association Conference
Chinese-Australian history was well covered at the Australian Historical Association Conference but when I reviewed my conference notes I realised that a number of the sessions I attended were about the relationship between India and Australia. I have only dabbled in this history during a seminar in my honours year, but increasingly I feel drawn to learn more. Indians have … [Read more...] about India at the Australian Historical Association Conference
Blog Header – The People
The header for this blog reflects my view of history. It reflects a world where people communicated and travelled beyond their national borders. I am attracted to the perspectives offered by 'transnational history' which challenges the traditional nationalist histories of the past. Historians who take a transnational view understand that people, ideas and goods travelled … [Read more...] about Blog Header – The People