A History of Australia: Volume II (New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land 1822-1838)
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: The dust jacket is faded on the spine, otherwise fine. Internal pages are clean and the binding is firm.
Delve into the foundational years of early Australian settlement with this second installment of Manning Clark's definitive multi-volume history. This volume meticulously charts the social, political, and cultural development of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land between 1822 and 1838. Clark explores the complex transition from penal colonies to more structured societies, highlighting the tensions between the "Exclusives" and "Emancipists" and the impact of British colonial policy on the burgeoning nation. Manning Clark's narrative is renowned for its grand, often epic prose and its focus on the "tragic" and "heroic" figures who shaped the Australian landscape. In this volume, he provides deep psychological insights into the governors, explorers, and convicts of the era, treating history not just as a series of events, but as a clash of human temperaments and ideological visions. This Melbourne University Press first edition is a cornerstone for any serious collection of Australian history, offering a profound and enduring perspective on the country's formative decades.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: The dust jacket is faded on the spine, otherwise fine. Internal pages are clean and the binding is firm.
Delve into the foundational years of early Australian settlement with this second installment of Manning Clark's definitive multi-volume history. This volume meticulously charts the social, political, and cultural development of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land between 1822 and 1838. Clark explores the complex transition from penal colonies to more structured societies, highlighting the tensions between the "Exclusives" and "Emancipists" and the impact of British colonial policy on the burgeoning nation. Manning Clark's narrative is renowned for its grand, often epic prose and its focus on the "tragic" and "heroic" figures who shaped the Australian landscape. In this volume, he provides deep psychological insights into the governors, explorers, and convicts of the era, treating history not just as a series of events, but as a clash of human temperaments and ideological visions. This Melbourne University Press first edition is a cornerstone for any serious collection of Australian history, offering a profound and enduring perspective on the country's formative decades.
