About “A Commonwealth of Thieves”
A Commonwealth of Thieves recounts the establishment of the first British penal colony in New South Wales in 1788, based on personal journals and documents from the 1786 expedition led by Arthur Phillip. The book details the grueling voyage, the challenges of settlement, and the interactions between convicts, officers, and Aboriginal people during the colony's first four years.
Book details
- Published
- 2005
- Latest edition
- 2005 · ISBN 9781740513371
- ISBN
- 9781740513371
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is A Commonwealth of Thieves?
A Commonwealth of Thieves by Thomas Keneally has 509 pages.
