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The Birth of Sydney

By Tim Flannery

Release : 2015-01-07

Genre : Australian & Oceanic History, Books, History

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The author of the #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, provides a stunning portrait of Australia’s cultural capital.
 
Sydney, Australia, is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating cities, home to over five million people and a popular tourist destination. In The Birth of Sydney, scientist and historian Tim Flannery blends the writings of Australian explorers, settlers, leaders, journalists, and visitors to construct a compelling narrative history of the great metropolis—from its founding as a remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1788 to its emergence as a vital trading power in the nineteenth century. Together, their voices and experiences create an unforgettable panoramic portrait of the early life of the majestic harbor city.

The Birth of Sydney

By Tim Flannery

Release : 2015-01-07

Genre : Australian & Oceanic History, Books, History

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
The author of the #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, provides a stunning portrait of Australia’s cultural capital.
 
Sydney, Australia, is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating cities, home to over five million people and a popular tourist destination. In The Birth of Sydney, scientist and historian Tim Flannery blends the writings of Australian explorers, settlers, leaders, journalists, and visitors to construct a compelling narrative history of the great metropolis—from its founding as a remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1788 to its emergence as a vital trading power in the nineteenth century. Together, their voices and experiences create an unforgettable panoramic portrait of the early life of the majestic harbor city.

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