| A History of Canberra Contributor(s): Brown, Nicholas (Author) |
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ISBN: 110764609X ISBN-13: 9781107646094 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Australia & New Zealand - General |
| Dewey: 994 |
| LCCN: 2014498053 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.80 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian - Cultural Region - Oceania |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Designed as an 'ideal city' and emblem of the nation, Canberra has long been a source of ambivalence for many Australians. In this charming and concise book, Nicholas Brown challenges these ideas and looks beyond the clich s to illuminate the unique, layered and often colourful history of Australia's capital. Brown covers Canberra's selection as the site of the national capital, the turbulent path of Walter Burley Griffin's plan for the city, and the many phases of its construction. He surveys citizens' diverse experiences of the city, the impact of the Second World War on Canberra's growth, and explores the city's political history with insight and wit. A History of Canberra is informed by the interplay of three themes central to Canberra's identity: government, community and environment. Canberra's distinctive social and cultural history as a centre for the public service and national institutions is vividly rendered. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brown, Nicholas: - Nicholas Brown is an associate professor in the School of History, Australian National University, a position he held concurrently from 2008-2013 with a senior research fellowship in the Centre for Historical Research, National Museum of Australia. |