Batavia by peter fitzsimons, 97818647149, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Batavia is the greatest story in australia s history and history comes to life with peter fitzsimons. Batavia by peter fitzsimons 97818647149 boomerang books. After being recommended this book by my fatherinlaw, i was intrigued to hear this stunning tale of disaster. The shipwreck of the batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the worlds first corporation, the brutality of colonisation, the battle of good vs evil, the derringdo of seafaring adventure, mutiny, shipwreck, love, lust, bloodlust, petty fascist dictatorship, criminality, a reign. Peter john fitzsimons am born 29 june 1961 is an australian author, journalist, radio and television presenter.
Eloquently narrated by aspel, the story seems so fantastic that one cannot deny that truth is stranger than. So, there you have it 5 books by peter fitzsimons well worth your time. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. If you are interested in australian history, even just a little bit, you will thoroughly enjoy this book and may even learn something. Oct 01, 2012 batavia, by peter fitzsimons, is simply one of the best books i have ever read. Hartog and his pewter dish, few australians are familiar with the momentous events that occurred on the sinking of the batavia. Peter fitzsimons talks about his latest book, batavia. His busy professional life involves writing weekly columns for the sydney morning herald and sun herald newspapers, appearing on foxtels the back page television show and, when time permits, authoring bestselling books.
If you enjoy reading a thrilling adventure, you will love this book. Batavia by peter fitzsimons overdrive rakuten overdrive. He broadcasts daily on radio 2ue and is a regular contributor to the international herald tribune and the london daily telegraph. Batavia isbn 9781742741468 pdf epub peter fitzsimons. He is the author of seventeen books, including biographies of nancy wake, nene king, john eales, steve waugh and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When i first learned peter fitzsimons had a weighty creative nonfiction tome coming out on the batavia, i didnt know whether to groan or cheer. Peter fitzsimons is one of australias most prominent and successful media and publishing. He is a former national representative rugby union player and has been the chair of the australian republic movement since 2015. Peter fitzsimons books list of books by author peter. This acclaimed book by peter fitzsimons is available at in several formats for your ereader. Batavia, by peter fitzsimons, is simply one of the best books i have ever read. With this book, the author has highlighted the significant place of the batavia in australias early maritime history.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Description batavia by peter fitzsimons the story begins in 1629, when the pride of the dutch east india company, the batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from amsterdam to the dutch east indies, laden down with the greatest treasure to leave holland. Peter fitzsimons the shipwreck of the batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the worlds first corporation, the brutality of. He is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoliand biographies of douglas mawson, nancy wake, kim beazley, nick farrjones, les darcy, steve waugh and john eales, and is one of australias biggest selling non. Booktopia peter fitzsimons books on the booktopia peter. Buy a discounted paperback of batavia online from australias leading online bookstore. The shipwreck of the batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the worlds first corporation, the brutality of colonisation, the battle. Described by author peter fitzsimons as a true adults only version of lord of the flies, meeting nightmare on elm street, the story is set in 1629, when the pride of the dutch east india company, the batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from amsterdam to the dutch east indies, laden down with the greatest treasure to leave holland. He duplicated that feat in 2004 with his book on kokoda and had similar success in 2006 with his book on tobruk. Batavia by peter fitzsimons penguin books new zealand. View the profiles of people named peter fitzsimons. Batavia by peter fitzsimons 9781743103401 boomerang books.
I read it in kalbarri in western australia, not far from the wreck site. Batavia is the greatest story in australias history. This is a stunning book, a compelling look at a piece of history that has passed by and maybe should be remembered. Peter fitzsimons books online qbd books australias premier. Mar 03, 2011 peter fitzsimons, through extensive research has written an absorbing account of the tragic events that took place on australias western coast with the wreck of the batavia.
The story begins in 1629, when the pride of the dutch east india company, the batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from amsterdam to the dutch east indies. Morning herald, fitzsimons writes a column titled the fitz files which looks at all the. Fitzsimons unique writing style has made him the countrys bestselling nonfiction writer over the last ten years, and he is perfect man to make this bloody, chilling, stunning tale come alive. Apr 04, 2016 peter fitzsimons with a gruesome tale from australias maritime history, taken from abc conversations with richard fidler. He is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoli and biographies of. It also brought to light the fact that europeans came to australia before the first fleet landing in 1788. Peter fitzsimons is a journalist with the sydney morning heraldand sunherald, and a busy events and motivational speaker. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The book is billed as a seafaring adventure full of mutiny, love, lust, criminality, slavery and the birth of the worlds first corporation as th screentime executive chairman des monaghan said in a statement. Peter fitzsimons is one of australias most prominent and successful media and publishing identities. The shipwreck of the batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the worlds first corporation, the brutality of colonisation, the battle of good vs evil, the derringdo of seafaring adventure, mutiny, shipwreck, love, lust, bloodlust, petty fascist dictatorship, criminality, a.
Batavia isbn 9781742741468 pdf epub peter fitzsimons ebook. Written by peter fitzsimons, narrated by richard aspel. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Feb 27, 2011 peter fitzsimons talks about his latest book, batavia. Peter fitzsimons has 45 books on goodreads with 23208 ratings. He is the author of over twentyseven books, including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, eureka, ned kelly, gallipoli and biographies of douglas mawson, nancy wake, kim beazley, nick farrjones, les darcy, steve waugh and john eales, and is one of australias biggest selling non. Born on a farm in nsws central coast, peter fitzsimons attended knox grammar school in sydney before accepting an american field service scholarship to live in ohio for a year. As he says in the forward he completed a piece jigsaw with. Peter fitzsimons presents an impeccably researched take, with numerous quotes from primary sources, maps and an explanation of whats hard fact and whats slight dramatic license. Though dramatised, it is still hard to believe the utter evil that occurred during this disaster on the shores of western australia. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.
Batavia by peter fitzsimons paperback, 2012 for sale. Thursday 31 march 2011 peter fitzsimons describes the. Batavia is the greatest story in australias history and history comes to life with peter fitzsimons. Peter fitzsimons is a journalist with the sydney morning herald and sunherald, and a busy events and motivational speaker. While you might not agree with peter fitzsimmons views on an australian republic or rugby football, he is, without a doubt, a gifted writer. The shipwreck of the batavia combines in just the one tale the birth of the worlds first corporation, the brutality of colonisation, the battle of good vs evil, the derringdo of seafaring adventure, mutiny, shipwreck, love, lust, bloodlust, petty fascist dictatorship. Peter is the author of over 20 books including tobruk, kokoda, batavia, mawson and the ice men of the heroic age and biographies of nancy wake kim. Peter fitzsimons has filled the gaps in the historical accounts of the batavia shipwreck in a way that is seamless to the reader listener and that shows respect to the people who suffered in this tragedy. Peter fitzsimons is one of the sydney morning heralds and sun heralds most popular columnists. However, the mike and fitz breakfast show still trailed a long way behind the number one program on 2gb, hosted by fitzsimons former coach alan jones.
Join facebook to connect with peter fitzsimons and others you may know. Batavia by peter fitzsimons paperback, 2012 for sale online. Buy batavia by peter fitzsimons from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. As he says in the forward he completed a piece jigsaw with only 500 pieces available to him and made the picture look real.
Batavia by peter fitzsimons penguin books australia. Peter fitzsimons, born in peats ridge, new south wales, 29 june, 1961, is a. Peter fitzsimons books list of books by author peter fitzsimons. Peter fitzsimons is a wellrespected columnist for the sydney morning herald and sunherald, speaks four languages, has played rugby for australia, cohosted radio shows with mike carlton and doug mulray, interviewed famous people around the globe from george bush to diego maradona, is the chair of the australian. Aug 01, 2012 batavia is the greatest story in australias history and history comes to life with peter fitzsimons. While most australian school children have heard of dirk hartog and his pewter dish, few australians are familiar with the momentous events that occurred on the sinking. Fitzsimons grew up in peats ridge, in the central coast of new south wales. Feb 28, 2011 i have been morbidly fascinated by the batavia for some time now and ravenous for books on its macabre history. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read batavia. I am delighted that we have been successful in acquiring the rights to batavia.
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