The Land Boomers
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: Michael Cannon
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cover has wear from general use, pages lightly yellowed
The Land Boomers" chronicles the tumultuous era of land speculation in late 19th-century Australia, presenting a vivid account of the economic frenzy that gripped the nation. Michael Cannon uncovers the intricate web of ambition, greed, and rapid expansion that characterized this period, detailing the rise and spectacular fall of fortunes. The narrative illustrates how unchecked optimism and speculative practices led to a dramatic financial collapse, reshaping the urban landscape and social fabric. This scholarly work argues for a deeper understanding of historical economic cycles, offering a cautionary tale of boom and bust. It provides an authoritative examination of a pivotal moment in Australian history, revealing the enduring consequences of speculative excess.
Author: Michael Cannon
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cover has wear from general use, pages lightly yellowed
The Land Boomers" chronicles the tumultuous era of land speculation in late 19th-century Australia, presenting a vivid account of the economic frenzy that gripped the nation. Michael Cannon uncovers the intricate web of ambition, greed, and rapid expansion that characterized this period, detailing the rise and spectacular fall of fortunes. The narrative illustrates how unchecked optimism and speculative practices led to a dramatic financial collapse, reshaping the urban landscape and social fabric. This scholarly work argues for a deeper understanding of historical economic cycles, offering a cautionary tale of boom and bust. It provides an authoritative examination of a pivotal moment in Australian history, revealing the enduring consequences of speculative excess.