Rhys Isaac
Historian and author of 'The Convict Era'
Born
1937
89 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Australia
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A South-African-Australian historian and author, contributed significantly to the understanding of Australian history. Focused on the social and cultural history of colonial Australia, highlighting the convict era and its impact on contemporary society. 'The Convict Era' emerged as a pivotal work, examining the complexities of convict transportation and its consequences for Australian identity. Held academic positions at various universities, influencing historical scholarship through teaching and published works.
Authored 'The Convict Era'
Taught at Australian universities
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