The Australian Commonwealth: New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New Zealand
The Australian Commonwealth: New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New Zealand
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Ex-libris sticker to FEP, yellowed pages, cover page slightly detaching from binding.
The Australian Commonwealth: New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New Zealand presents a comprehensive historical and geographical account of the nascent Australian federation and its neighboring dominion. This seminal work chronicles the distinct development of each colony—New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland—leading up to their unification. It further details the unique trajectory of New Zealand, offering a comparative perspective on nation-building in the South Pacific with an authoritative and scholarly tone. Tregarthen's meticulous research illustrates the political, social, and economic forces that shaped these territories during a pivotal era. This essential volume provides invaluable insights into the foundational period of modern Australia and New Zealand, making it a crucial resource for understanding the region's heritage.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Ex-libris sticker to FEP, yellowed pages, cover page slightly detaching from binding.
The Australian Commonwealth: New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New Zealand presents a comprehensive historical and geographical account of the nascent Australian federation and its neighboring dominion. This seminal work chronicles the distinct development of each colony—New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland—leading up to their unification. It further details the unique trajectory of New Zealand, offering a comparative perspective on nation-building in the South Pacific with an authoritative and scholarly tone. Tregarthen's meticulous research illustrates the political, social, and economic forces that shaped these territories during a pivotal era. This essential volume provides invaluable insights into the foundational period of modern Australia and New Zealand, making it a crucial resource for understanding the region's heritage.
