{"product_id":"2026200013538-secondhand-the-flinders-history-of-south-australia-political-history","title":"The Flinders History Of South Australia: Political History","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition Thus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Very good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the corridors of colonial power to the modern democratic chambers of one of Australia's most distinctive states, The Flinders History of South Australia: Political History presents a sweeping and authoritative account of the political forces that shaped a nation within a nation. Edited by Dean Jaensch, a pre-eminent scholar of Australian politics, this landmark volume chronicles the evolution of South Australian governance — from its founding as a province of free settlers in 1836, through the turbulent federation debates, to the complex party politics and social reforms of the twentieth century. Drawing on the contributions of leading historians and political scientists, the work details the key institutions, figures, and ideological contests that defined the state's unique political character, including its pioneering role in granting women the right to vote and stand for parliament.\n\nPart of the prestigious Flinders History of South Australia series, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for students, scholars, and engaged citizens alike, arguing persuasively that South Australia's political culture has always been marked by a restless reforming spirit. Jaensch's editorial hand ensures a cohesive and rigorous narrative that connects constitutional structures to the lived realities of political life. Written with the depth and precision of serious academic scholarship yet accessible to the general reader, this is a work that illustrates how a single state's political journey mirrors and, at times, anticipates the broader currents of Australian democracy — leaving the reader to wonder what singular ambitions might yet lie ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203317113051,"sku":"2026200013538-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cbfe8511-4d4c-484a-bdff-085bb363e978.png?v=1788147801","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200013538-secondhand-the-flinders-history-of-south-australia-political-history","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}