The Encyclopedia of Melbourne [Hardcover]

Andrew Brown-May (Editor), Shurlee Swain (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0521842344 | ISBN-13: 978-0521842341 | Publication Date: January 9, 2006

Great cities deserve great encyclopedias. A city is known by its past, its characteristic virtues and troubles, and its ways of life. 'Marvellous Melbourne' symbolises the achievements of Australian urbanisation and suburbanisation. The Encyclopedia of Melbourne reflects and encompasses the city's historical position as one of the world's pre-eminent nineteenth century metropolises, and as one of the twenty-first century's most liveable cities. Alphabetical entries range from short factual summaries about places, institutions and events, through to extended survey articles on key topics such as Architecture, Aboriginal Melbourne, Economy, Foundation and Early Settlement, Law and Order, Literature, Science, Sport, Suburbia, Theatre and Transport. Although Australia has long ranked amongst the world's most urbanised countries, no comparable reference work exists on any Australian metropolis.

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"A substantial historical encyclopedia on Melbourne, one of the world's great cities.' --American Reference Books Annual

Book Description

Reflects and encompasses the city's historical position as one of the world's pre-eminent nineteenth century metropolises, and as one of the twenty-first century's most liveable cities. Although Australia has long ranked amongst the world's most urbanised countries, no comparable reference work exists on any Australian metropolis.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 840 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521842344
• ISBN-13: 978-0521842341
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,966,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for Melbournians!, September 26, 2007

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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Melbourne (Hardcover)

In the scope of the great cities worldwide, Melbourne is a baby. Slightly larger than Vatican City, it's easy to write the city off in contrast to the big five; New York, Paris, Rome, London and Tokyo. However, I always felt with utmost conviction that Melbourne can hold a torch to those great landscapes because of the sheer number of cultures, religions, ideas, viewpoints and backgrounds that have been integrated to give this city its unique character unlike anything else in Australia; Melbourne truly falls under the banner of melting-pot. This encyclopaedia chronicles all the suburbs, municipalities, nationalities, landmarks and institutions that have given the city its rich, albeit short, history from the indigenous era to the gold rush to the booming years of development during the last few decades. The Encyclopedia of Melbourne deserves a place on the bookshelf of any Australian who feels a strong sense of loyalty to Marvellous Melbourne.