A Place Of Exile: The European Settlement Of New South Wales
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: David Mackay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, USA, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slightly faded spine.
This historical non-fiction work by David Mackay meticulously chronicles the early European settlement of New South Wales, detailing the complex motivations and harsh realities faced by both the colonisers and the indigenous population. It presents a comprehensive account of the formative years of the penal colony, examining the social, political, and economic forces that shaped its development. The narrative illuminates the challenges of establishing a new society in a distant land, offering insights into the lives of convicts, free settlers, and the military. This scholarly text is an essential resource for understanding the foundational period of Australian history.
Author: David Mackay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, USA, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slightly faded spine.
This historical non-fiction work by David Mackay meticulously chronicles the early European settlement of New South Wales, detailing the complex motivations and harsh realities faced by both the colonisers and the indigenous population. It presents a comprehensive account of the formative years of the penal colony, examining the social, political, and economic forces that shaped its development. The narrative illuminates the challenges of establishing a new society in a distant land, offering insights into the lives of convicts, free settlers, and the military. This scholarly text is an essential resource for understanding the foundational period of Australian history.