A History of New South Wales by Beverley Kingston

A History of New South Wales by Beverley Kingston

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Summary

What has made New South Wales the place it is today and what makes it different from other Australian states? Ideal for everyone who needs an introduction to the history of this state, this book offers readers a concise chronicle of events from the first fleet to the present day.

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A History of New South Wales by Beverley Kingston

The history of New South Wales and Australia once seemed interchangeable. But since at least the 1850s New South Wales has had a unique history, partly growing out of its origins as a convict colony at Port Jackson, and largely shaped by natural resources that produce a wealth and a home for an ever increasing population. This book documents that history, offering readers a concise chronicle of events from the first fleet to the present day. It also looks at the major challenges that have faced the state in recent times and will take it into the future and how to maintain a balance between the growth of Sydney and the needs of its huge hinterland. This book provides a unique outline and introduction to the history of New South Wales, since the beginning of white settlement, for all readers.
Beverley Kingston is an honorary research fellow, School of History, University of New South Wales. Her previous books include Women and Work in Australia, Basket Bag and Trolley: A Short History of Shopping in Australia, The Oxford History of Australia Volume 3 and My Wife, My Daughter and Poor Mary Ann.
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ISBN 13 9780521541688
ISBN 10 0521541689
Title A History of New South Wales
Author Beverley Kingston
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2006-05-17
Number of pages 310
Prizes Short-listed for NSW Premier's History Award: Community and Regional History 2007
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