The Australian Presence In The Pacific
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: K. Buckley & K. Klugman
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fading and light wear to DJ. Minor chip to spine of same. Light denting to spine and some edges of board. Light tanning to top of block. Pages in good condition throughout.
This historical account meticulously chronicles the significant economic and political impact of the Australian trading company Burns Philp across the Pacific during a pivotal era. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of commerce, colonial ambition, and regional development that shaped the islands from the outbreak of World War I through the end of World War II. Presenting a rigorous analysis, it illustrates how a single corporate entity exerted considerable influence on the geopolitical landscape and daily lives of Pacific communities. The work offers an academic yet accessible perspective on a crucial period of Australian engagement in its northern neighbors, detailing the strategies and consequences of its commercial expansion.
Author: K. Buckley & K. Klugman
Binding: Hardback
Published: George Allen & Unwin, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fading and light wear to DJ. Minor chip to spine of same. Light denting to spine and some edges of board. Light tanning to top of block. Pages in good condition throughout.
This historical account meticulously chronicles the significant economic and political impact of the Australian trading company Burns Philp across the Pacific during a pivotal era. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of commerce, colonial ambition, and regional development that shaped the islands from the outbreak of World War I through the end of World War II. Presenting a rigorous analysis, it illustrates how a single corporate entity exerted considerable influence on the geopolitical landscape and daily lives of Pacific communities. The work offers an academic yet accessible perspective on a crucial period of Australian engagement in its northern neighbors, detailing the strategies and consequences of its commercial expansion.