Lachlan Macquarie: A Biography
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: John Ritchie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded. Board and pages in good condition.
John Ritchie's definitive biography, Lachlan Macquarie, chronicles the transformative life and controversial governorship of one of Australia's most pivotal colonial figures. This meticulously researched volume uncovers Macquarie's profound influence on the nascent colony of New South Wales, detailing his ambitious vision for its development and his complex relationships with both settlers and Indigenous populations. The narrative presents a comprehensive portrait of a leader whose policies laid much of the groundwork for modern Australia, often against considerable opposition. Ritchie illustrates the challenges and triumphs of his administration with scholarly rigor and engaging prose. It is an essential work for understanding the foundational era of Australian history and the man who shaped its early destiny.
Author: John Ritchie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded. Board and pages in good condition.
John Ritchie's definitive biography, Lachlan Macquarie, chronicles the transformative life and controversial governorship of one of Australia's most pivotal colonial figures. This meticulously researched volume uncovers Macquarie's profound influence on the nascent colony of New South Wales, detailing his ambitious vision for its development and his complex relationships with both settlers and Indigenous populations. The narrative presents a comprehensive portrait of a leader whose policies laid much of the groundwork for modern Australia, often against considerable opposition. Ritchie illustrates the challenges and triumphs of his administration with scholarly rigor and engaging prose. It is an essential work for understanding the foundational era of Australian history and the man who shaped its early destiny.