Canberra: A Nation's Capital
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: H. L. White
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light bumping on corners and spine.
This compelling historical account chronicles the fascinating genesis and evolution of Australia's meticulously planned capital city. It presents the political motivations and architectural visions that shaped its development from inception. The narrative illustrates the challenges and triumphs involved in transforming a rural landscape into a symbol of national identity. This work details the city's unique design principles and its role in the broader Australian story, offering a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy.
Author: H. L. White
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light bumping on corners and spine.
This compelling historical account chronicles the fascinating genesis and evolution of Australia's meticulously planned capital city. It presents the political motivations and architectural visions that shaped its development from inception. The narrative illustrates the challenges and triumphs involved in transforming a rural landscape into a symbol of national identity. This work details the city's unique design principles and its role in the broader Australian story, offering a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy.