The Australian Wars.

The main focus of the article is a review of two significant historical works addressing Australian and British colonial histories. *The Australian Wars* is a comprehensive volume edited by Rachel Perkins and others that documents the frontier conflicts between Indigenous Australians and settlers from 1788 to 1930, arguing for their recognition as part of Australia’s military history alongside international wars. It includes diverse Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives, oral testimonies, and regional case studies, aiming to foster truth-telling and national understanding. *The Truth About Empire: Real Histories of British Colonialism*, edited by Alan Lester, critically examines British colonialism through rigorous historical research, challenging politicized narratives and emphasizing the importance of evidence-based history education. Both works serve as valuable resources for educators and students to engage with complex and contested aspects of colonial history. [Extracted from the article]