Australian Dictionary Of Biography: Volumes 1-12 With Index
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Condition: Good. Jacket: good condition, some tanning and age-related discolouration to spines. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings noted. Binding condition: Firm.
Set of 12 volumes plus index, uniform cream cloth boards with printed spines. Ephemeras & Corrigendas included. Two ADB Letters laid-in (August 1988 & August 1991). Two handwritten letters signed by Geoffrey Serle laid in_
The Australian Dictionary of Biography stands as the most authoritative and comprehensive biographical reference work ever compiled on Australian history. This monumental 12-volume set, accompanied by a dedicated index volume, chronicles the lives of thousands of men and women who shaped the Australian nation from colonial settlement through to the early twentieth century. Each entry presents meticulously researched accounts of notable Australians — from explorers, politicians, and military figures to artists, scientists, and pioneering women — drawing on primary sources and scholarly expertise to bring history to life. Produced under the auspices of the Australian National University, this set remains an indispensable resource for historians, researchers, genealogists, and anyone with a serious interest in Australia's past.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: good condition, some tanning and age-related discolouration to spines. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings noted. Binding condition: Firm.
Set of 12 volumes plus index, uniform cream cloth boards with printed spines. Ephemeras & Corrigendas included. Two ADB Letters laid-in (August 1988 & August 1991). Two handwritten letters signed by Geoffrey Serle laid in_
The Australian Dictionary of Biography stands as the most authoritative and comprehensive biographical reference work ever compiled on Australian history. This monumental 12-volume set, accompanied by a dedicated index volume, chronicles the lives of thousands of men and women who shaped the Australian nation from colonial settlement through to the early twentieth century. Each entry presents meticulously researched accounts of notable Australians — from explorers, politicians, and military figures to artists, scientists, and pioneering women — drawing on primary sources and scholarly expertise to bring history to life. Produced under the auspices of the Australian National University, this set remains an indispensable resource for historians, researchers, genealogists, and anyone with a serious interest in Australia's past.
