Modern Australia In Documents (Two-Volume Set)

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Fk Crowley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wren Publishing Pty Ltd, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Black boards in good condition. Worn DJs with small tears. Clean text.

Volume One: 1901 to 1939. Volume Two: 1939 to 1970. Modern Australia in Documents by F.K. Crowley is a two-volume collection that presents a curated selection of primary sources, offering a documentary history of Australia from 1901 to 1970. Volume One covers the formative years of the Commonwealth of Australia, detailing political, social, and economic developments from Federation in 1901 to the eve of World War II in 1939. It includes key documents on nation-building, labor movements, economic policies, and Australia's evolving relationship with Britain. Volume Two spans the years 1939 to 1970, capturing the impact of World War II, post-war reconstruction, immigration policies, and the transformation of Australian society into a modern, industrialised nation. The collection provides invaluable insights into government decisions, public debates, and cultural shifts, making it a significant resource for understanding Australia's historical trajectory.

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Description

Author: Fk Crowley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wren Publishing Pty Ltd, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Black boards in good condition. Worn DJs with small tears. Clean text.

Volume One: 1901 to 1939. Volume Two: 1939 to 1970. Modern Australia in Documents by F.K. Crowley is a two-volume collection that presents a curated selection of primary sources, offering a documentary history of Australia from 1901 to 1970. Volume One covers the formative years of the Commonwealth of Australia, detailing political, social, and economic developments from Federation in 1901 to the eve of World War II in 1939. It includes key documents on nation-building, labor movements, economic policies, and Australia's evolving relationship with Britain. Volume Two spans the years 1939 to 1970, capturing the impact of World War II, post-war reconstruction, immigration policies, and the transformation of Australian society into a modern, industrialised nation. The collection provides invaluable insights into government decisions, public debates, and cultural shifts, making it a significant resource for understanding Australia's historical trajectory.