Governor Lachlan Macquarie
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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
George Finkel's Governor Lachlan Macquarie chronicles the transformative tenure of one of Australia's most influential colonial figures. This historical biography meticulously details Macquarie's vision for a burgeoning settlement, presenting his ambitious public works, social reforms, and complex interactions with both Indigenous Australians and the convict population. The narrative captures the challenges and triumphs of early colonial governance, illustrating the profound impact of one man's leadership on a nascent nation. Finkel’s work offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal era, revealing the intricate political and social dynamics that shaped Australia's foundations.
Author: George Finkel
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, NELSON
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
George Finkel's Governor Lachlan Macquarie chronicles the transformative tenure of one of Australia's most influential colonial figures. This historical biography meticulously details Macquarie's vision for a burgeoning settlement, presenting his ambitious public works, social reforms, and complex interactions with both Indigenous Australians and the convict population. The narrative captures the challenges and triumphs of early colonial governance, illustrating the profound impact of one man's leadership on a nascent nation. Finkel’s work offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal era, revealing the intricate political and social dynamics that shaped Australia's foundations.