Sydney's Burning
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: Ian Turner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Signs of sun damage on spine and slight soiling on dust jacket.
Ian Turner's "Sydney's Burning" is a compelling work of Australian history that meticulously chronicles the tumultuous events surrounding the 1861 Lambing Flat Riots and their profound impact on Sydney society. This scholarly text uncovers the deep-seated racial tensions and economic anxieties that fueled the anti-Chinese sentiment of the era, detailing the violent clashes and the subsequent political and social ramifications. Turner presents a vivid account of a pivotal moment in Australia's past, illustrating how these events shaped the nation's identity and its approach to immigration. The book offers a critical examination of colonial attitudes and the struggle for social justice, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Australian social and political history.
Author: Ian Turner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Signs of sun damage on spine and slight soiling on dust jacket.
Ian Turner's "Sydney's Burning" is a compelling work of Australian history that meticulously chronicles the tumultuous events surrounding the 1861 Lambing Flat Riots and their profound impact on Sydney society. This scholarly text uncovers the deep-seated racial tensions and economic anxieties that fueled the anti-Chinese sentiment of the era, detailing the violent clashes and the subsequent political and social ramifications. Turner presents a vivid account of a pivotal moment in Australia's past, illustrating how these events shaped the nation's identity and its approach to immigration. The book offers a critical examination of colonial attitudes and the struggle for social justice, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Australian social and political history.