A History of Canberra (Paperback)

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 cliches 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."

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2014
First published:	June 2014
Authors:	Nicholas Brown
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-64609-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Australasian & Pacific history > General Books > History > Australasian & Pacific history > General
LSN:	1-107-64609-X
Barcode:	9781107646094

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