Matthew Flinders: The Ifs Of History
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: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical analysis presents the life and voyages of Matthew Flinders through a unique lens. It meticulously reconstructs critical junctures, arguing how alternative decisions or events could have dramatically reshaped the course of exploration and colonial history. The narrative offers a thought-provoking and speculative examination, challenging conventional understandings of the past. The author chronicles Flinders's expeditions, illustrating the profound impact of seemingly minor choices. This insightful volume uncovers the intricate web of cause and effect that defines historical outcomes, providing a fresh perspective on a pivotal figure.
Author: R. W. Russell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Flinders University of South Australia
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical analysis presents the life and voyages of Matthew Flinders through a unique lens. It meticulously reconstructs critical junctures, arguing how alternative decisions or events could have dramatically reshaped the course of exploration and colonial history. The narrative offers a thought-provoking and speculative examination, challenging conventional understandings of the past. The author chronicles Flinders's expeditions, illustrating the profound impact of seemingly minor choices. This insightful volume uncovers the intricate web of cause and effect that defines historical outcomes, providing a fresh perspective on a pivotal figure.