Gold Forgotten Histories and Lost Objects of Australia |
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Editor:
| McCalman, Iain Cook, Alexander Reeves, Andrew |
ISBN: | 978-1-107-40353-6 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $48.99 |
Book Description:
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Throughout history, gold has been the stuff of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia 150 years ago precipitated enormous developments in the new colony. This book is a cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society.
Throughout history, gold has been the stuff of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia 150 years ago precipitated enormous developments in the new colony. This book is a cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society.