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.
Edition: Reprint
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Usual signs of aging. Tears along seams of dust jacket - otherwise still structural. Pages crisp and intact.
The formative century of Australian development is brought to life through a social lens that prioritizes the lived experience of its early inhabitants. Palmer and Macleod meticulously trace the evolution of the colony from its penal foundations to the burgeoning democracy of the late 19th century. By focusing on the daily struggles and triumphs of ordinary citizens rather than just political figures, the authors provide a grounded perspective on the radical shifts in Australian identity during this critical period. Written with an educational yet engaging prose style, the work is noted for its clarity and its ability to synthesize complex historical movements into a cohesive narrative. The inclusion of illustrations by Harold Freedman adds a distinct visual layer to the text, capturing the rugged atmosphere of the era. This title remains a significant piece of mid-century Australian historiography, reflecting the scholarly effort to define a national heritage through the stories of those who built the country's social fabric.
Author: Helen G. Palmer And Jessie Macleod
Format: Hardback
Published: 1959, Longmans
Edition: Reprint
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Usual signs of aging. Tears along seams of dust jacket - otherwise still structural. Pages crisp and intact.
The formative century of Australian development is brought to life through a social lens that prioritizes the lived experience of its early inhabitants. Palmer and Macleod meticulously trace the evolution of the colony from its penal foundations to the burgeoning democracy of the late 19th century. By focusing on the daily struggles and triumphs of ordinary citizens rather than just political figures, the authors provide a grounded perspective on the radical shifts in Australian identity during this critical period. Written with an educational yet engaging prose style, the work is noted for its clarity and its ability to synthesize complex historical movements into a cohesive narrative. The inclusion of illustrations by Harold Freedman adds a distinct visual layer to the text, capturing the rugged atmosphere of the era. This title remains a significant piece of mid-century Australian historiography, reflecting the scholarly effort to define a national heritage through the stories of those who built the country's social fabric.