Colony: Strange Origins of One of the Earliest Modern Democracies [Signed]

Hamilton, Reg

ISBN 10: 1862548935 / ISBN 13: 9781862548930

Published by Wakefield Press, Kent Town, 2010

About this Item

SIGNED in full by author Reg Hamilton in blue ink on half-title page. Illustrated in b&w and colour (with 8 colour plates). Includes notes, bibliography, plus index. From rear cover (in part): "In 1856 the remote colony of South Australia had the secret ballot, votes for all adult men, and religious freedom, and in 1857 self-government by an elected parliament. The basic framework of a modern democracy was suddenly established. How did South Australia become so modern, so early? How were British institutions radically transformed by British colonists, and why did the Colonial Office allow it?". Printed in Australia. Bare trace of handling wear, otherwise a FINE very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. viii + 311pp. Uncommon title, scarce signed copy. SB-15. Seller Inventory # 033344

Bibliographic Details

Title: Colony: Strange Origins of One of the ...

Publisher: Wakefield Press, Kent Town

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Pictorial Wraps

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition