Macquarie's World
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: Marjorie Barnard
Binding: Paperback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Marjorie Barnard's Macquarie's World chronicles the transformative era of early Australian settlement through the lens of Governor Lachlan Macquarie's influential tenure. This compelling historical biography presents a vivid portrait of the man who shaped the nascent colony, detailing his ambitious vision and the challenges he confronted. Barnard masterfully illustrates the political landscape and social dynamics of the period, offering profound insights into the foundations of modern Australia. The narrative uncovers Macquarie's complex legacy, from his progressive reforms to the controversies that defined his leadership. It is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's colonial past.
Author: Marjorie Barnard
Binding: Paperback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1949
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Marjorie Barnard's Macquarie's World chronicles the transformative era of early Australian settlement through the lens of Governor Lachlan Macquarie's influential tenure. This compelling historical biography presents a vivid portrait of the man who shaped the nascent colony, detailing his ambitious vision and the challenges he confronted. Barnard masterfully illustrates the political landscape and social dynamics of the period, offering profound insights into the foundations of modern Australia. The narrative uncovers Macquarie's complex legacy, from his progressive reforms to the controversies that defined his leadership. It is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australia's colonial past.