{"product_id":"2026200017327-secondhand-melbourne-an-illustrated-history","title":"Melbourne: An Illustrated History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep 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.\n\nCarroll'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210280509659,"sku":"2026200017327-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/17154f9b-00e1-4083-897b-d0f971932c30.png?v=1788268695","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200017327-secondhand-melbourne-an-illustrated-history","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}