Richard Bourke
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A thoroughly researched political biography, Richard Bourke chronicles the life and legacy of one of colonial Australia's most consequential governors, Sir Richard Bourke, who served as Governor of New South Wales from 1831 to 1837. Hazel King presents a detailed account of Bourke's progressive policies, including his landmark contributions to education, land reform, and the legal recognition of Aboriginal land rights — measures that placed him well ahead of his time. Drawing on extensive archival research, King illustrates the tensions Bourke navigated between the colonial establishment, free settlers, and the imperial authorities in London. The biography paints a portrait of a principled administrator whose liberal ideals left an enduring mark on the social and political fabric of early Australian society, making this an indispensable work for students of colonial history and governance.
Author: Hazel King
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Oxford University Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: nil. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A thoroughly researched political biography, Richard Bourke chronicles the life and legacy of one of colonial Australia's most consequential governors, Sir Richard Bourke, who served as Governor of New South Wales from 1831 to 1837. Hazel King presents a detailed account of Bourke's progressive policies, including his landmark contributions to education, land reform, and the legal recognition of Aboriginal land rights — measures that placed him well ahead of his time. Drawing on extensive archival research, King illustrates the tensions Bourke navigated between the colonial establishment, free settlers, and the imperial authorities in London. The biography paints a portrait of a principled administrator whose liberal ideals left an enduring mark on the social and political fabric of early Australian society, making this an indispensable work for students of colonial history and governance.