MELBOURNE – An Illustrated History

Brian Carroll (1972) Firsr Edition FREE POST WITH ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA $27

Brian Carroll's story of Melbourne, and the accompanying collection of historic illustrations and photographs, sees Melbourne through all its phases of prosperity and decline and discusses the causes: the gold rush, the irresponsible enterprise 

of the land and building boom of the 1880s, the subsequent bank crashes and depression of the 1890s, the stagnation of the 20th century and the late surge of the city to the proportions we know today.

First published in 1972 by Lansdowne, this work provides a comprehensive chronological narrative of Melbourne's development. It traces the city's evolution through several key historical milestones: 

• The Gold Rush: The transformative period that brought immense wealth and rapid population growth.
• The Land and Building Boom (1880s): A period of "irresponsible enterprise" and intense speculation.
• Bank Crashes and Depression (1890s): The severe economic collapse that followed the bursting of the property bubble.
• 20th Century Stagnation: The slower period of growth leading into the modern era.
• Modern Surge: The late-century expansion that resulted in the contemporary metropolitan proportions of the city. 

The text is notable for its extensive use of historic illustrations and photographs to document these shifts in Melbourne's social and economic landscape.

PUBLISHER: Lansdowne Press, Melbourne. Hardcover 290mmmm x 224mm. 128 pages. Black and white photographs ISBN: 701801956. Weight: 950g.