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Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition across all volumes, with solid hinges and minimal edge wear. A few dust jackets show light staining and shelf marks, but remain intact and legible. Several volumes bear previous ownership inscriptions penned on the front pastedown. Internally, the text is clean and unmarked. All volumes are complete and structurally sound. Corrigenda sheets are present where issued.
This monumental reference work in the genre of historical biography presents over 7,000 meticulously researched entries chronicling the lives of Australians who shaped the nation between 1788 and 1939. Edited across twelve volumes by Douglas Pike, Bede Nairn, and Geoffrey Serle, the series instructs readers through the achievements, controversies, and legacies of figures spanning politics, the arts, science, industry, and social reform. Each volume is arranged chronologically by floruit, offering a structured portrait of evolving national identity through individual contribution. The editors argue for a broad and inclusive historical record, incorporating not only prominent leaders but also innovators, eccentrics, and representatives of marginalised communities. With authoritative entries penned by leading academics, the series illustrates the intellectual rigour and editorial vision behind Australias most enduring biographical project.
