Australia's Two Centuries: A Survey Of Australian History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From the rugged shores of early colonial settlement to the complexities of a modern nation, Australia's Two Centuries: A Survey of Australian History chronicles the remarkable journey of a continent transformed over two hundred years of European settlement. Authored by a collaborative team of Australian academics — W.H. Blackmore and M.J. Elliott of the State College of Victoria at Melbourne, and R.E. Cotter of Kingswood College, Melbourne — this survey presents a structured and authoritative account of Australia's social, political, and cultural evolution, designed to engage both students and general readers seeking a foundational understanding of the nation's past. The work reflects the scholarly rigour of its academic authors, illustrating key events and turning points in Australian history with clarity and pedagogical precision, making complex historical narratives accessible without sacrificing depth. The collaborative nature of its authorship brings together multiple academic perspectives, lending the text a breadth that single-author surveys often lack. Published under the Eureka imprint, this volume stands as a testament to the rich tradition of Australian historical scholarship — leaving the reader to ponder just how much those two centuries have truly shaped the identity of a nation still coming into its own.
Author: W.H. Blackmore, R.E. Cotter, M.J. Elliott
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the rugged shores of early colonial settlement to the complexities of a modern nation, Australia's Two Centuries: A Survey of Australian History chronicles the remarkable journey of a continent transformed over two hundred years of European settlement. Authored by a collaborative team of Australian academics — W.H. Blackmore and M.J. Elliott of the State College of Victoria at Melbourne, and R.E. Cotter of Kingswood College, Melbourne — this survey presents a structured and authoritative account of Australia's social, political, and cultural evolution, designed to engage both students and general readers seeking a foundational understanding of the nation's past. The work reflects the scholarly rigour of its academic authors, illustrating key events and turning points in Australian history with clarity and pedagogical precision, making complex historical narratives accessible without sacrificing depth. The collaborative nature of its authorship brings together multiple academic perspectives, lending the text a breadth that single-author surveys often lack. Published under the Eureka imprint, this volume stands as a testament to the rich tradition of Australian historical scholarship — leaving the reader to ponder just how much those two centuries have truly shaped the identity of a nation still coming into its own.