More Memories Of Melbourne University: Undergraduate Life In The Years Since 1919
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Shows signs of fading but otherwise jacket in good condition. Pages clean and bright.
A rich work of institutional and social history, More Memories of Melbourne University: Undergraduate Life in the Years Since 1919 chronicles the vibrant and evolving culture of student life at one of Australia's most prestigious universities in the decades following World War One. Drawing on personal recollections, anecdotes, and historical detail, Hume Dow presents a warm and nostalgic portrait of the rituals, relationships, and intellectual pursuits that defined generations of undergraduates. The tone is affectionate yet informative, capturing the spirit of a university community navigating the social and political changes of the twentieth century. Dow illustrates how campus life reflected broader shifts in Australian society, from the interwar years through periods of significant national transformation, making this an invaluable record for alumni, historians, and anyone with a passion for Australian academic heritage.
Author: Hume Dow
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Hutchinson of Australia
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Shows signs of fading but otherwise jacket in good condition. Pages clean and bright.
A rich work of institutional and social history, More Memories of Melbourne University: Undergraduate Life in the Years Since 1919 chronicles the vibrant and evolving culture of student life at one of Australia's most prestigious universities in the decades following World War One. Drawing on personal recollections, anecdotes, and historical detail, Hume Dow presents a warm and nostalgic portrait of the rituals, relationships, and intellectual pursuits that defined generations of undergraduates. The tone is affectionate yet informative, capturing the spirit of a university community navigating the social and political changes of the twentieth century. Dow illustrates how campus life reflected broader shifts in Australian society, from the interwar years through periods of significant national transformation, making this an invaluable record for alumni, historians, and anyone with a passion for Australian academic heritage.