The Bush Capital: How Australia Chose Canberra As Its Federal City
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: Roger Pegrum
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hale & Iremonger, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded with some chips and tanning to perimeter. Denting to spine of board. Tanning to block, pastedown and half-title page. Pages yellowing. Binding cracked. All pages intact.
This compelling historical account chronicles the fascinating and often contentious process behind the establishment of Australia's federal capital. Roger Pegrum meticulously uncovers the political machinations, geographical considerations, and architectural visions that shaped Canberra's unique identity. The narrative presents a detailed examination of the debates and decisions that ultimately led to the selection of this inland site. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the nation-building efforts and the enduring legacy of this pivotal moment in Australian history, all presented with an authoritative and engaging academic tone.
Author: Roger Pegrum
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hale & Iremonger, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ spine faded with some chips and tanning to perimeter. Denting to spine of board. Tanning to block, pastedown and half-title page. Pages yellowing. Binding cracked. All pages intact.
This compelling historical account chronicles the fascinating and often contentious process behind the establishment of Australia's federal capital. Roger Pegrum meticulously uncovers the political machinations, geographical considerations, and architectural visions that shaped Canberra's unique identity. The narrative presents a detailed examination of the debates and decisions that ultimately led to the selection of this inland site. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the nation-building efforts and the enduring legacy of this pivotal moment in Australian history, all presented with an authoritative and engaging academic tone.