| ISBN |
9781107011533 (volume 1 : hardback) |
| 1107011531 (volume 1 : hardback) |
| 9781107011540 (volume 2 : hardback) |
| 110701154X (volume 2 : hardback) |
| 9781107011557 (set : hardback) |
| 1107011558 (set : hardback) |
| Title |
The Cambridge history of Australia / edited by Alison Bashford and Stuart Macintyre. |
| Portion of title |
History of Australia |
| Publisher and/or associated date/s |
Port Melbourne, Vic. : Cambridge University Press, 2013. |
| ©2013 |
| Description |
2 volumes : graphs, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
Includes indexes. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Volume 1. Indigenous and colonial Australia -- Volume 2. The Commonwealth of Australia. |
| Summary |
The Cambridge History of Australia offers a comprehensive view of Australian history from its pre-European origins to the present day. Over two volumes, this major work of reference tells the nation's social, political and cultural story. Volume 1 examines Australia's indigenous and colonial history through to the Federation of the colonies in 1901. Volume 2 opens with the birth of the twentieth century, tracing developments in the nation through to the present day. Each volume is divided into two parts. The first part offers a chronological treatment of the period, while the second examines the period in light of key themes, such as law, religion, the economy and the environment. Both volumes feature detailed maps, chronologies and lists of further reading. This is a lively and systematic account of Australia's history, incorporating the work of more than sixty leading historians. It is the ideal work of reference for students, scholars and general readers. |
| Subjects |
Archaeology -- Australia |
| Indigenous peoples -- Australia -- History |
| Australia -- Social life and customs |
| Australia -- Historiography |
| Australia -- Colonisation |
| Australia -- Politics and government |
| Australia -- History |
| Other Authors &/or Associated Persons |
Bashford, Alison, 1963- (editor of compilation.) |
| Macintyre, Stuart, 1947- (editor of compilation.) |
| Related title |
Indigenous and colonial Australia. |
| The Commonwealth of Australia. |
| Call number |
994 CAM (2 vols.) |
