The Long Last Summer: Australia's Upper Class Before The Great War
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: Hardback
Published: Nelson, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded DJ spine. Small rips to spine of DJ. Chipping to perimeter of board. Good condition internally.
The historical work chronicles a pivotal era in Australian social history, meticulously detailing the lives and customs of the nation's elite prior to the seismic shifts of World War I. Michael Cannon uncovers the intricate social hierarchies, opulent lifestyles, and prevailing attitudes that defined this privileged segment of society. The narrative presents a vivid tableau of a world on the cusp of profound change, illustrating the unique blend of British tradition and burgeoning Australian identity among the wealthy. This insightful work argues for the lasting influence of these pre-war years on the subsequent development of Australian culture and class structure, offering a compelling look at a bygone age.
Author: Michael Cannon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Nelson, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded DJ spine. Small rips to spine of DJ. Chipping to perimeter of board. Good condition internally.
The historical work chronicles a pivotal era in Australian social history, meticulously detailing the lives and customs of the nation's elite prior to the seismic shifts of World War I. Michael Cannon uncovers the intricate social hierarchies, opulent lifestyles, and prevailing attitudes that defined this privileged segment of society. The narrative presents a vivid tableau of a world on the cusp of profound change, illustrating the unique blend of British tradition and burgeoning Australian identity among the wealthy. This insightful work argues for the lasting influence of these pre-war years on the subsequent development of Australian culture and class structure, offering a compelling look at a bygone age.