{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-colony-of-victoria-2-volume-set-from-its-discovery-to-its-absorption-into-the-commonwealth-of-australia-9781108039840","title":"A History of the Colony of Victoria 2 Volume Set; From its Discovery to its Absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia (Multiple-component retail product) 9781108039840","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA History of the Colony of Victoria 2 Volume Set\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom its Discovery to its Absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis authoritative two-volume history by Henry Gyles Turner (1831–1920) explores the political and social development of Victoria, Australia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHenry Gyles Turner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108039840, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMultiple-component retail product, published 24 November 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e826 pages, 2 maps\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 13.9 x 4.7 cm, 1.07 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe first attempt by Europeans to settle in the area that eventually became the state of Victoria, Australia, was led by Colonel David Collins in 1803. Melbourne was founded in 1835, and after the discovery of gold in 1851 became the financial centre of Australia. This authoritative two-volume history of the state's first century, published in 1904 by the banker Henry Gyles Turner (1831–1920), is based on parliamentary records and information from leading political figures with whom the author was personally acquainted. Volume 1 traces Victoria's development from its early settlement to its establishment as an independent colony and the discovery of gold. Volume 2 describes the effects of the gold rush, including the management of the goldfields, the imprisonment of unlicensed miners, and the miners' revolts against taxes, and covers political developments up to Victoria's integration into the Commonwealth of Australia.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eVolume 1: Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introductory\u003cbr\u003e 2. The abortive settlement of 1803\u003cbr\u003e 3. Intermediary exploration\u003cbr\u003e 4. Captain Sturt: The Hentys: Major Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e 5. The founding of Melbourne\u003cbr\u003e 6. The first year of the settlement\u003cbr\u003e 7. The first attempt at government\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Port Phillip Association\u003cbr\u003e 9. The land question\u003cbr\u003e 10. The Aborigines and their treatment\u003cbr\u003e 11. Mr. Latrobe's early administration\u003cbr\u003e 12. The constitution of 1842\u003cbr\u003e 13. The new colony: its progress and limitations\u003cbr\u003e 14. The first Legislative Council: the men and their measures\u003cbr\u003e 15. The social, commercial and financial confusion of 1852, 1853 and 1854\u003cbr\u003e Appendix. Volume 2: 1. The goldfields and their management\u003cbr\u003e 2. The revolt of the diggers\u003cbr\u003e 3. The transition to responsible government\u003cbr\u003e 4. The administration of Sir Henry Barkly, 1856–63\u003cbr\u003e 5. An era of constitutional struggle, 1864–8\u003cbr\u003e 6. Political and social survey of the early seventies\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Berry influence, 1875–82\u003cbr\u003e 8. 'Peace, progress and prosperity'\u003cbr\u003e 9. The era of extravagance\u003cbr\u003e 10. Days of trial. The lean years that ended the century\u003cbr\u003e 11. The Commonwealth. Retrospect and prospect\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Australasian \u0026amp; Pacific history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Australasian \u0026amp; Pacific history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Australasian%20\u0026amp;%20Pacific%20history%20%5BHBJM%5D%22\"\u003eHBJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266060701976,"sku":"9781108039840","price":47.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108039840i.jpg?v=1696746436","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-history-of-the-colony-of-victoria-2-volume-set-from-its-discovery-to-its-absorption-into-the-commonwealth-of-australia-9781108039840","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}