Historical Dictionary of Australia
- ISBN-10
- 1442245026
- ISBN-13
- 9781442245020
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 608
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-12-05
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Authors
- James C. Docherty, Norman Abjorensen
Description
This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Australia covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
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