The History of Australia in 100 Objects

Toby Creswell has curated an illustrated popular history of Australia accumulated through the review of 100 fascinating man-made objects. Creswell takes each object as the starting point to explore the stories that make up Australia's national history, exploring and celebrating key technological, social, political and sporting moments. From Ned Kelly's armor to Henry Lawson's pen and Julia Gillard's glasses, the chosen objects are sometimes iconic, sometimes unexpected and quirky; but the mix creates a compelling story. Each entry is accompanied by a striking image of the object. A book that can be read from cover to cover, or dipped into at any point, The History of Australia in 100 Objects is a fresh, popular take on Australia's history.

Toby Creswell is a former editor of Rolling Stone and founding editor of Juice and other magazines. He has written several books including 1001 Songs. He has written and produced several history and music documentaries and was an executive producer of the film Paul Kelly: Stories of Me.