| Title | : | The Birth of Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Tim Flannery |
| Release | : | 2015-01-07 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Australian & Oceanic History, Books, History |
| Size | : | 1893086 |
| 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. |
