The siege of Glenrowan is one of the better known episodes in Australian bushranging history, having been part of the history curriculum in Australian schools ever since the event happened. But it's usually one episode in the broader history.
Ian W. Shaw's very readable book goes into the detail of the story. He begins at the end, the hanging of Ned Kelly (well, we all how it ends!), he then goes back to the beginning and explores the events leading up to, during and after the siege. It was a fascinating read, far better than anything I was taught in school.
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