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. 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, covering the period from 1901 to the present day.
Both volumes feature detailed maps, chronologies and lists of further reading. Volume 1 examines Australia's indigenous and colonial history through to the Federation of the colonies in 1901.
This is a lively and systematic account of Australia's history, incorporating the work of more than sixty leading historians. It is an ideal work of reference for students, scholars and general readers.
Edited by:
Alison Bashford (University of Sydney),
Stuart Macintyre (University of Melbourne)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 36mm
Weight: 980g
ISBN: 9781107452039
ISBN 10: 1107452031
Publication Date: 18 June 2015
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Volume 2. The Commonwealth of Australia: Part I: 1. Nation building, 1901-14 John Hirst; 2. The Great War and its aftermath, 1914-22 Stephen Garton and Peter Stanley; 3. Search for a solution, 1923-39 Frank Bongiorno; 4. World War 2 and post-war reconstruction, 1939-49 Kate Darian-Smith; 5. The Menzies era, 1950-66 Judith Brett; 6. Instability, 1966-82 Paul Strangio; 7. Growth resumed, 1983-2000 James Walter; 8. The new millennium Murray Goot; Part II: 9. Religion Graeme Davison; 10. Culture and media David Carter and Bridget Griffen-Foley; 11. Science and medicine Alison Bashford and Peter Hobbins; 12. Society and welfare Shurlee Swain; 13. Gender and sexuality Katie Holmes and Sarah Pinto; 14. Indigenous Australia Anna Haebich and Steve Kinnane; 15. Class Stuart Macintyre and Sean Scalmer; 16. The economy Simon Ville; 17. Government, law and citizenship Nicholas Brown; 18. Education Alison Mackinnon and Helen Proctor; 19. The environment Gregory Barton and Brett Bennett; 20. Travel and connections Agnieszka Sobocinska and Richard White; 21. Security David Lowe; 22. Australia, Britain and the British Commonwealth Carl Bridge; 23. Australia in the Asia-Pacific region Tomoko Akami and Tony Milner; 24. The history anxiety Mark McKenna.
Reviews for The Cambridge History of Australia, Volume 2: The Commonwealth of Australia
'Rich in depth, historiography and detail, these volumes will become the backbone of Australian history for a new generation.' History Today
