{"title":"Tom Lawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Tom Lawson, a distinguished author in the spheres of History and Military literature. Known for his meticulous research and engaging narratives, Lawson brings history to life with compelling storytelling and rich detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Last Man\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping exploration into forgotten battles and unsung heroes that transports readers to the frontlines of history's most pivotal moments. Lawson’s narratives not only illuminate the past but also shed light on the complex socio-political landscapes that shape our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned history buff or new to the genre, Tom Lawson's books offer insights and perspectives that are both educational and thought-provoking. Dive into his collection to discover stories that blend historical accuracy with captivating drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-man-by-tom-lawson-9781350227910","title":"The Last Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle more than seventy years after the British settled Van Diemen's Land (later Tasmania) in 1803, the indigenous community had been virtually wiped out. Yet this genocide at the hands of the British is virtually forgotten today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Last Man\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book specifically to explore the role of the British government and wider British society in this genocide. It positions the destruction as a consequence of British policy and ideology in the region. Tom Lawson shows how Britain practised cultural destruction and then came to terms with and evaded its genocidal imperial past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the introduction of European diseases undoubtedly contributed to the decline in the indigenous population, Lawson shows that the British government supported what was effectively the ethnic cleansing of Tasmania - particularly in the period of martial law in 1828-1832. By 1835, the vast majority of the surviving indigenous community had been deported to Flinders Island, where the British government took a keen interest in the attempt to transform them into Christians and Englishmen in a campaign of cultural genocide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLawson also illustrates the ways in which the destruction of indigenous Tasmanians was reflected in British culture—both at the time and since—and how it came to play a key part in forging particular versions of British imperial identity. Laments for the lost Tasmanians were a common theme in literary and museum culture, and the mistaken assumption that Tasmanians were doomed to complete extinction was an important part of the emerging science of human origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy exploring the memory of destruction, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Man\u003c\/em\u003e provides the first comprehensive picture of the British role in the destruction of the Tasmanian Aboriginal population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850325807340,"sku":"9781350227910","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20191383482668.jpg?v=1759081356"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tom-lawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}