The Encyclopædia Of Australia New Zealand And Papua - New Guinea
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A monumental work of reference, The Encyclopædia of Australia, New Zealand and Papua - New Guinea stands as an authoritative and comprehensive compendium chronicling the geography, history, culture, politics, and peoples of the Australasian and Pacific region across three substantial volumes. It presents an exhaustive survey of the nations and territories within its scope, detailing everything from indigenous traditions and colonial history to natural landscapes, major cities, and governmental structures, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, researchers, and the curious alike. This is not merely a reference work — it is a richly assembled portrait of an entire corner of the world, meticulously organised and systematically documented to serve as an enduring record of the region's complexity and diversity. Compiled with the scholarly rigour befitting a multi-volume encyclopaedia, this set illustrates the remarkable breadth and depth of knowledge required to capture three distinct nations and their interconnected histories in a single, unified work. The scope of the undertaking — spanning the ancient landscapes of Australia, the Māori heritage and settler history of New Zealand, and the extraordinarily diverse cultures of Papua New Guinea — reflects a bold editorial ambition. Whether used as a foundational research tool or as a gateway to deeper investigation, this three-volume set rewards every reader who opens its pages with a fresh discovery waiting around every turn.
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Renbar Pty Ltd
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
A monumental work of reference, The Encyclopædia of Australia, New Zealand and Papua - New Guinea stands as an authoritative and comprehensive compendium chronicling the geography, history, culture, politics, and peoples of the Australasian and Pacific region across three substantial volumes. It presents an exhaustive survey of the nations and territories within its scope, detailing everything from indigenous traditions and colonial history to natural landscapes, major cities, and governmental structures, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, researchers, and the curious alike. This is not merely a reference work — it is a richly assembled portrait of an entire corner of the world, meticulously organised and systematically documented to serve as an enduring record of the region's complexity and diversity. Compiled with the scholarly rigour befitting a multi-volume encyclopaedia, this set illustrates the remarkable breadth and depth of knowledge required to capture three distinct nations and their interconnected histories in a single, unified work. The scope of the undertaking — spanning the ancient landscapes of Australia, the Māori heritage and settler history of New Zealand, and the extraordinarily diverse cultures of Papua New Guinea — reflects a bold editorial ambition. Whether used as a foundational research tool or as a gateway to deeper investigation, this three-volume set rewards every reader who opens its pages with a fresh discovery waiting around every turn.