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The Expansionists

Vivian Stuart

Publisher: Skinnbok

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Summary

The twenty-fourth, and final, book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Finally the end has been reached as the Australians look towards the future.
 
The Australians have reached a time of technological advance that features steam power of ships and auto mobiles becoming the preferable personal transportation for the wealthy Australians. Australia becomes Australia as we know it today.
Available since: 09/22/2023.
Print length: 300 pages.

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