Edward Shann

An Economic History of Australia (eBook, ePUB)

Tracing Australia's Economic Journey Through Time

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Edward Shann's 'An Economic History of Australia' is a seminal work that provides a comprehensive examination of the economic development of Australia from the early days of European settlement to the contemporary era. Shann's meticulous research and detailed analysis offer readers a deep insight into the economic forces that shaped the nation's growth and prosperity. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in Australian history and economics. Shann delves into various aspects of Australia's economy, including agriculture, mining, trade, and government policies, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs that have marked the country's economic evolution. The book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the key economic trends and patterns that have influenced Australia's development over the centuries.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 402
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338095992
• Artikelnr.: 64077088

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Part I. Convicts, Wool, and Gold, 1788-1860: 1. Governor Phillip and the establishment
2. The New South Wales corps
3. A conflict of evils
4. 'Governor Macquarie's bank'
5. An autocrat in a hurry
6. John Bull's greater woolsack
7. Pioneering in the pastoral industry
8. Shepherding and marketing
9. Free colonies and assisted migration
10. From transportation to family life
11. The gold rushes of 1851-60
Part II. Colonial Particularism, 1860-1900: 12. 'Unlocking the land' in New South Wales
13. Agricultural settlement in the southern colonies
14. Plantation slavery and secession for North Queensland
15. An apostle of restriction
16. Inland transport
17. The land boom
18. Labour shows fight
19. The bank smash and economic reconstruction
20. Back to colonizing
Part III. The Commonwealth: 21. The origins and extension of wage-fixing
22. Strength and protection
23. How tariff protection grows
24. 'Protection all round'
Index.