{"product_id":"2026600000705-secondhand-melbourne-biography-of-a-city","title":"Melbourne: Biography Of A City","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: rev ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed work of urban history, Melbourne: Biography of a City chronicles the remarkable growth and transformation of one of Australia's most vibrant metropolises, from its earliest colonial foundations to its emergence as a modern, cosmopolitan centre. W.H. Newnham presents the city's story with the narrative warmth of a biography, treating Melbourne not merely as a place but as a living entity shaped by the ambitions, struggles, and triumphs of its people. The work details the key political, economic, and cultural forces that defined Melbourne's character — from the gold rush era that fuelled its explosive expansion to the civic pride that produced its grand Victorian architecture and institutions. Written in an authoritative yet accessible tone, it illustrates how the city's identity was forged through waves of immigration, industrial change, and social evolution. This is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the soul of Melbourne and the broader story of Australian urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750334443739,"sku":"2026600000705-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e7b79b39-23df-4ecb-938d-3742b0b19df6.png?v=1778094421","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026600000705-secondhand-melbourne-biography-of-a-city","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}