Divorce In 19Th Century New South Wales
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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At a time when colonial Australia was forging its own social and legal identity, the institution of marriage — and its dissolution — became a flashpoint for debates about gender, morality, and the rule of law. Divorce in 19th Century New South Wales chronicles the turbulent and often deeply personal legal battles that played out in the courts of colonial New South Wales, illuminating how ordinary men and women navigated a system ill-equipped to address the realities of frontier life and fractured unions. Drawing on rich archival sources, Hilary Golder presents a meticulously researched account of the legislative frameworks, landmark cases, and social pressures that shaped divorce law in one of Britain's most significant colonies. Golder's work situates the history of divorce within broader questions of women's rights, class dynamics, and the transplantation of English legal traditions onto Australian soil, arguing that the courtroom was as much a social arena as a legal one. Her prose is measured and authoritative, balancing scholarly rigour with an accessibility that makes this a compelling read for historians and general readers alike. For anyone seeking to understand how colonial Australians defined the boundaries of marriage, family, and personal freedom, this volume leaves one wondering just how much — or how little — has truly changed.
Author: Hilary Golder
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At a time when colonial Australia was forging its own social and legal identity, the institution of marriage — and its dissolution — became a flashpoint for debates about gender, morality, and the rule of law. Divorce in 19th Century New South Wales chronicles the turbulent and often deeply personal legal battles that played out in the courts of colonial New South Wales, illuminating how ordinary men and women navigated a system ill-equipped to address the realities of frontier life and fractured unions. Drawing on rich archival sources, Hilary Golder presents a meticulously researched account of the legislative frameworks, landmark cases, and social pressures that shaped divorce law in one of Britain's most significant colonies. Golder's work situates the history of divorce within broader questions of women's rights, class dynamics, and the transplantation of English legal traditions onto Australian soil, arguing that the courtroom was as much a social arena as a legal one. Her prose is measured and authoritative, balancing scholarly rigour with an accessibility that makes this a compelling read for historians and general readers alike. For anyone seeking to understand how colonial Australians defined the boundaries of marriage, family, and personal freedom, this volume leaves one wondering just how much — or how little — has truly changed.