John Batman: The Founder Of Victoria
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: James Bonwick
Binding: Paperback
Published: Ure Smith, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical biography chronicles the life and controversial legacy of a pivotal figure in the establishment of the colony of Victoria. James Bonwick meticulously details his expeditions, his contentious land dealings with Indigenous Australians, and his significant role in shaping early colonial Australia. The narrative presents a nuanced portrait of a complex individual whose actions profoundly influenced the development of a major Australian state. Readers gain insight into the challenges and ethical dilemmas inherent in colonial expansion, making it an essential read for those interested in Australian history and the foundations of its modern society.
Author: James Bonwick
Binding: Paperback
Published: Ure Smith, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling historical biography chronicles the life and controversial legacy of a pivotal figure in the establishment of the colony of Victoria. James Bonwick meticulously details his expeditions, his contentious land dealings with Indigenous Australians, and his significant role in shaping early colonial Australia. The narrative presents a nuanced portrait of a complex individual whose actions profoundly influenced the development of a major Australian state. Readers gain insight into the challenges and ethical dilemmas inherent in colonial expansion, making it an essential read for those interested in Australian history and the foundations of its modern society.