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Select Documents in Australian History 1851-1900
By C. M. H. Clark
1955 • Hardcover • Angus and Robertson
Description
Title: Select Documents in Australian History 1851-1900
Author/Publisher: C. M. H. Clark / Angus and Robertson
Publication Year: 1955
Format: 866-page Hardcover with Dust Jacket
This essential volume, compiled by the eminent Australian historian C. M. H. Clark, presents a meticulously curated collection of primary source documents detailing Australian history from 1851 to 1900. It offers invaluable insights into the social, political, and economic developments during a pivotal period of nation-building, making it a critical resource for students and researchers alike.
Synopsis
Authored by the esteemed historian C. M. H. Clark, 'Select Documents in Australian History 1851-1900' stands as a monumental compilation of primary source materials crucial for understanding a formative era in the nation's past.
This extensive non-fiction work meticulously gathers documents from the pivotal half-century leading up to Federation, offering direct insights into the social fabric, political discourse, and economic evolution of Australia during a period of profound change and growth.
- Foundations of Nationhood: Explore the crucial political debates, legislative actions, and constitutional developments that shaped Australia as it moved towards the brink of Federation, capturing the spirit of self-governance.
- Economic and Social Landscape: Delve into documents illustrating the economic booms and busts, the gold rush era's impact, land policies, and the evolving social structures, including migration and labour movements, that defined colonial life.
- Colonial Perspectives: Gain direct access to contemporary reports, official correspondence, and public records that reveal the diverse viewpoints and challenges faced across the Australian colonies during the latter half of the 19th century.
As a foundational reference work, this volume remains an indispensable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone seeking a comprehensive, primary-source-based understanding of Australia's transformation from colonial entities into a federated nation.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 0207941440 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
| Year | 1955 |
| Pages | 866 |
| Subject | History |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| NarrativeType | Non-Fiction |
| SpecialAttributes | History |
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