Wesley College: The First Hundred Years
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
One of Melbourne's most storied institutions comes to life in Wesley College: The First Hundred Years, a richly detailed centenary history that chronicles the founding, growth, and transformation of Wesley College from its earliest days through a century of educational achievement. Written by the formidable trio of Blainey, Morrissey, and Hulme, the narrative traces the school's origins against the backdrop of colonial Victoria, presenting a vivid portrait of the figures — headmasters, teachers, students, and benefactors — whose ambitions and convictions shaped an institution that would become a cornerstone of Australian education. Anchored in meticulous archival research, this authoritative volume situates Wesley College within the broader currents of Australian social, cultural, and political history, illustrating how a single school both reflected and influenced the development of a nation. The authors bring clarity and depth to their subject, balancing institutional detail with human drama in a style that is both scholarly and accessible. For anyone with a connection to Wesley College — or a passion for the history of Australian education — this centenary record poses one irresistible question: what does the next hundred years hold?
Author: Blainey, Morrissey & Hulme
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
One of Melbourne's most storied institutions comes to life in Wesley College: The First Hundred Years, a richly detailed centenary history that chronicles the founding, growth, and transformation of Wesley College from its earliest days through a century of educational achievement. Written by the formidable trio of Blainey, Morrissey, and Hulme, the narrative traces the school's origins against the backdrop of colonial Victoria, presenting a vivid portrait of the figures — headmasters, teachers, students, and benefactors — whose ambitions and convictions shaped an institution that would become a cornerstone of Australian education. Anchored in meticulous archival research, this authoritative volume situates Wesley College within the broader currents of Australian social, cultural, and political history, illustrating how a single school both reflected and influenced the development of a nation. The authors bring clarity and depth to their subject, balancing institutional detail with human drama in a style that is both scholarly and accessible. For anyone with a connection to Wesley College — or a passion for the history of Australian education — this centenary record poses one irresistible question: what does the next hundred years hold?