The Wakefield companion to South Australian history /

"The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History" is a one-volume guide to events, institutions, people, places, themes and topics of significance in the history of South Australia, up till 2001. It provides an authoritative and comprehensive source of historical background information...

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Other Authors: Prest, Wilfrid R., Round, Kerrie, Fort, Carol S. (Carol Susan)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Kent Town, S. Aust. : Wakefield Press, 2001.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:1743059140
9781743059142
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:"The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History" is a one-volume guide to events, institutions, people, places, themes and topics of significance in the history of South Australia, up till 2001. It provides an authoritative and comprehensive source of historical background information, presented in readily accessible language and format. While paying attention to distinctive, innovatory and unusual elements in South Australian history, the Companion also underlines the contribution made by South Australians to the broader national culture, polity and society. "The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History" is a landmark publication, the first such work of reference for any Australian state or territory. Compiled by an editorial team based in the University of Adelaide, the Companion is a lively, wide-ranging work that incorporates the latest research findings from an outstanding team of 220 expert authors.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 635 pages) : 1 map
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 630-632) and index.
Language Note:English.
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