Songlines to Cities
Ylia Callan
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Songlines to Cities: The History of Australia takes listeners on a sweeping journey through more than 60,000 years of history. From the ancient traditions of the First Peoples, guided by songlines and deep connection to Country, to the arrival of colonists, convicts, and migrants, this audiobook brings to life the turning points that shaped a continent.
Discover the resilience of Aboriginal cultures, the upheaval of invasion and frontier conflict, the energy of the gold rushes, and the forging of a modern nation through Federation, world wars, and the struggles for women’s rights and Aboriginal recognition. Finally, step into contemporary Australia - a multicultural society still grappling with its past while envisioning its future.
Told with clarity and depth, Songlines to Cities is both an accessible introduction and a rich reflection on the complexity of Australia’s story.
Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone seeking to understand the land, cultures, and people that make Australia unique.
Duration - 1h 38m.
Author - Ylia Callan.
Narrator - Digital Voice Chris G.
Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Ylia Callan ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Songlines to Cities: The History of Australia takes listeners on a sweeping journey through more than 60,000 years of history. From the ancient traditions of the First Peoples, guided by songlines and deep connection to Country, to the arrival of colonists, convicts, and migrants, this audiobook brings to life the turning points that shaped a continent. Discover the resilience of Aboriginal cultures, the upheaval of invasion and frontier conflict, the energy of the gold rushes, and the forging of a modern nation through Federation, world wars, and the struggles for women’s rights and Aboriginal recognition. Finally, step into contemporary Australia - a multicultural society still grappling with its past while envisioning its future. Told with clarity and depth, Songlines to Cities is both an accessible introduction and a rich reflection on the complexity of Australia’s story. Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone seeking to understand the land, cultures, and people that make Australia unique. Duration - 1h 38m. Author - Ylia Callan. Narrator - Digital Voice Chris G. Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Ylia Callan ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Introduction – Two Histories, One Land
Duration:00:03:43
Chapter 1 – The First Arrivals (c. 60,000 Years Ago)
Duration:00:06:42
Chapter 2 – Living with the Land
Duration:00:07:16
Chapter 3 – Across the Continent
Duration:00:06:51
Chapter 4 – Society and Spirit
Duration:00:06:58
Chapter 5 – First Contact
Duration:00:05:52
Chapter 6 – 1788: Invasion or Settlement?
Duration:00:05:44
Chapter 7 – Expansion and Dispossession
Duration:00:06:05
Chapter 8 – Convicts, Colonists and Gold
Duration:00:05:19
Chapter 9 – A Nation is Born (1901)
Duration:00:05:33
Chapter 10 – A Young Nation in a Changing World
Duration:00:05:26
Chapter 11 – War, Migration and Social Change
Duration:00:05:14
Chapter 12 – Rights, Recognition and Modern Australia
Duration:00:04:55
Chapter 13 – Australia Today and Tomorrow
Duration:00:05:11
Forward
Duration:00:11:34
References
Duration:00:06:10