Perspective Of A Century: A Volume For The Centenary Of Trinity College, Melbourne 1872-1972
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A century of intellectual life, scholarly endeavour, and institutional pride unfolds in Perspective of a Century, a commemorative volume assembled to mark one hundred years of Trinity College, Melbourne — one of Australia's most distinguished centres of learning. Compiled by James Grant, the work chronicles the history of the college from its founding in 1872 through to 1972, weaving together the stories of its academic staff, students, and governing council to present a rich and authoritative portrait of an institution that shaped generations of Australian life. Beyond its role as an institutional record, this volume stands as a significant document in Australian cultural and educational history, illustrating the profound influence of Trinity College on the broader intellectual and civic landscape of Melbourne and the nation. Grant's compilation draws on a diverse array of voices and perspectives, lending the work a textured, panoramic quality that honours both the individual and the collective. For anyone with a connection to Trinity College — or a passion for the history of Australian higher education — this centenary tribute raises a compelling question: what endures when a century of learning is distilled into a single volume?
Author: James Grant
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, The Council of Trinity College, Melbourne
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A century of intellectual life, scholarly endeavour, and institutional pride unfolds in Perspective of a Century, a commemorative volume assembled to mark one hundred years of Trinity College, Melbourne — one of Australia's most distinguished centres of learning. Compiled by James Grant, the work chronicles the history of the college from its founding in 1872 through to 1972, weaving together the stories of its academic staff, students, and governing council to present a rich and authoritative portrait of an institution that shaped generations of Australian life. Beyond its role as an institutional record, this volume stands as a significant document in Australian cultural and educational history, illustrating the profound influence of Trinity College on the broader intellectual and civic landscape of Melbourne and the nation. Grant's compilation draws on a diverse array of voices and perspectives, lending the work a textured, panoramic quality that honours both the individual and the collective. For anyone with a connection to Trinity College — or a passion for the history of Australian higher education — this centenary tribute raises a compelling question: what endures when a century of learning is distilled into a single volume?