Fight for Liberty and Freedom : The Origins of Australian Aboriginal Activism / John Maynard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maynard, John, 1954- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aboriginal Australians--Civil rights.

Aboriginal Australians.

Aboriginal Australians--History--20th century.

Aboriginal Australians--Legal status, laws, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Canberra, ACT : Aboriginal Studies Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book by John Maynard delves into the history of Aboriginal political activism in Australia, focusing on the life and contributions of Fred Maynard, the founder of the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (AAPA). It challenges previous historical narratives by highlighting the political sophistication of early Indigenous leaders and their influences, such as Marcus Garvey's Black Nationalism. Through personal and objective exploration, the book provides a vital Indigenous perspective on Australian history, emphasizing the fight for liberty and freedom by Aboriginal activists. It serves as both a historical account and a tribute to the courage and vision of Aboriginal patriots, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding Australia's diverse historical narrative. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Foreword

Contents

Table of figures

Acknowledgments

Preface to the revised edition

1. Introduction

2. Fred Maynard’s early years

3. Inspiration and influences

4. Political mobilisation

5. The rise and impact of the ‘Freedom Club’

6. A year of consolidation

7. 1927: The struggle for liberty

8. The final curtain

9. Conclusion

Bibliography

Notes

Index

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780855751661

0855751665

OCLC:

1428442758