Melbourne: An Illustrated History
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step back in time and walk the streets of one of Australia's most iconic cities — Melbourne: An Illustrated History by Brian Carroll is a richly visual chronicle of Melbourne's transformation from a fledgling colonial settlement into a thriving metropolis. Through carefully curated illustrations and archival imagery, Carroll presents a sweeping narrative of the city's defining moments, colourful characters, and architectural evolution, capturing the spirit of a city that has always punched above its weight on the world stage. Carroll's authoritative yet accessible style brings history to life with a journalist's eye for detail and a storyteller's instinct for drama, making this volume as engaging as it is informative. Produced as an exclusive privilege edition to mark the 50th anniversary of *The Sun* newspaper, it carries the weight of both civic pride and historical significance — a testament to Melbourne's enduring cultural identity. Whether you are a lifelong Melburnian or a curious newcomer, this illustrated history leaves you wondering just how many more stories the city's bluestone laneways and grand boulevards have yet to tell.
Author: Brian Carroll
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step back in time and walk the streets of one of Australia's most iconic cities — Melbourne: An Illustrated History by Brian Carroll is a richly visual chronicle of Melbourne's transformation from a fledgling colonial settlement into a thriving metropolis. Through carefully curated illustrations and archival imagery, Carroll presents a sweeping narrative of the city's defining moments, colourful characters, and architectural evolution, capturing the spirit of a city that has always punched above its weight on the world stage. Carroll's authoritative yet accessible style brings history to life with a journalist's eye for detail and a storyteller's instinct for drama, making this volume as engaging as it is informative. Produced as an exclusive privilege edition to mark the 50th anniversary of *The Sun* newspaper, it carries the weight of both civic pride and historical significance — a testament to Melbourne's enduring cultural identity. Whether you are a lifelong Melburnian or a curious newcomer, this illustrated history leaves you wondering just how many more stories the city's bluestone laneways and grand boulevards have yet to tell.