History of the Colony of Victoria - From Its Discovery to Its Absorption Into Commonwealth of Australia

Klappentext This authoritative two-volume history by Henry Gyles Turner (1831-1920) explores the political and social development of Victoria, Australia. Zusammenfassung Published in 1904, this authoritative two-volume history by Henry Gyles Turner (1831–1920) traces the first century of European settlement in Victoria, Australia. Volume 2 focuses first on the gold rush, discusses the region's changing political landscape, and concludes with an account of Victoria's integration into the Commonwealth of Australia. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The goldfields and their management; 2. The revolt of the diggers; 3. The transition to responsible government; 4. The administration of Sir Henry Barkly, 1856-63; 5. An era of constitutional struggle, 1864-8; 6. Political and social survey of the early seventies; 7. The Berry influence, 1875-82; 8. 'Peace, progress and prosperity'; 9. The era of extravagance; 10. Days of trial. The lean years that ended the century; 11. The Commonwealth. Retrospect and prospect; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Henry Gyles Turner, Turner Henry Gyles
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108039833
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03983-3
• No. of pages: 404
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania; A History of the Colony of Victoria 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Victoria, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Australian & Oceanian, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Australasian & Pacific history, Political science and theory, Australasian and Pacific history, C 1700 To C 1800