A British Genocide in Tasmania.

TASMANIAN history; INDIGENOUS Australians; 19TH century imperialism; BRITISH colonies -- 19th century; GENOCIDE; CRIMES against indigenous peoples; NINETEENTH century; HISTORY

The article explores the history and destruction of indigenous people in Tasmania, Australia by British colonial authorities in the 19th century. The author reflects on conflict over land between settlers and native populations and the imperial development of the island. It is suggested that the extermination and confinement of the indigenous population by the Colonial Office in London, England fits the definition of genocide.