The Land Boomers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Michael Cannon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 1966
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tearing of dust cover.
In this compelling work of Australian history, Michael Cannon chronicles the dramatic and often reckless era of land speculation in Victoria during the late 19th century. "The Land Boomers" meticulously details the economic boom and subsequent bust, illustrating the ambitious schemes, political machinations, and social impact of rapid, unregulated development. Cannon presents a vivid account of the individuals who profited and those who suffered, offering critical insights into the foundations of modern Australian society and the enduring lessons of unchecked financial fervor. This scholarly yet accessible narrative is essential reading for anyone interested in economic history or the development of colonial Australia.
Author: Michael Cannon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 1966
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tearing of dust cover.
In this compelling work of Australian history, Michael Cannon chronicles the dramatic and often reckless era of land speculation in Victoria during the late 19th century. "The Land Boomers" meticulously details the economic boom and subsequent bust, illustrating the ambitious schemes, political machinations, and social impact of rapid, unregulated development. Cannon presents a vivid account of the individuals who profited and those who suffered, offering critical insights into the foundations of modern Australian society and the enduring lessons of unchecked financial fervor. This scholarly yet accessible narrative is essential reading for anyone interested in economic history or the development of colonial Australia.