The Golden Age: A History Of The Colony Of Victoria, 1851-1861
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: repr., with corr.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of Australian historiography, The Golden Age: A History of the Colony of Victoria 1851-1861 chronicles the transformative decade that reshaped a fledgling colonial outpost into one of the wealthiest and most dynamic societies in the world. Geoffrey Serle meticulously details the social, economic, and political upheaval unleashed by the Victorian gold rushes, tracing how the sudden influx of fortune-seekers from across the globe fundamentally altered the colony's demographics, institutions, and ambitions. Written with scholarly rigor and a commanding grasp of primary sources, the narrative illustrates how the pursuit of gold catalyzed not only material prosperity but also fierce debates over land rights, democratic reform, and the very character of colonial identity. Serle argues persuasively that this single decade laid the foundations for a distinctly Australian civic culture, one marked by egalitarian ideals and a restless drive for self-determination. Authoritative, richly researched, and essential reading for anyone serious about Australian history, this remains the definitive account of Victoria's most consequential era.
Author: Geoffrey Serle
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Melbourne University Press
Edition: repr., with corr.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of Australian historiography, The Golden Age: A History of the Colony of Victoria 1851-1861 chronicles the transformative decade that reshaped a fledgling colonial outpost into one of the wealthiest and most dynamic societies in the world. Geoffrey Serle meticulously details the social, economic, and political upheaval unleashed by the Victorian gold rushes, tracing how the sudden influx of fortune-seekers from across the globe fundamentally altered the colony's demographics, institutions, and ambitions. Written with scholarly rigor and a commanding grasp of primary sources, the narrative illustrates how the pursuit of gold catalyzed not only material prosperity but also fierce debates over land rights, democratic reform, and the very character of colonial identity. Serle argues persuasively that this single decade laid the foundations for a distinctly Australian civic culture, one marked by egalitarian ideals and a restless drive for self-determination. Authoritative, richly researched, and essential reading for anyone serious about Australian history, this remains the definitive account of Victoria's most consequential era.