The Encyclopedia of Melbourne

Cambridge University Press, 9/19/2005
EAN 9780521842341, ISBN10: 0521842344

Hardcover, 840 pages, 32.8 x 23.2 x 4.8 cm
Language: English

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.

The Encyclopedia of Melbourne
Eating Melbourne Stephanie Alexander
The Lady Mayoress' Robyn Annear
A Christmas story Tony Birch
Queen Victoria Carmel Bird
Summers in Melbourne Jennifer Byrne
My Melbourne John Cain
St Paul's Cathedral Barry Dickins
Larino, safe haven George Dreyfus
The Six O'clock swill Keith Dunstan
Childhood memories Dame Phyllis Frost
Collins Street Kerry Greenwood
Running for the tram Ian Southall
A WASP's-eye view of 'The Hill' Marjorie Tipping
The treasure Arnold Zable
My Melbourne Barry Humphries.

'Cambridge University Press should be congratulated for carrying to completion this ambitious, generously illustrated and hugely entertaining encyclopedia.' Times Literary Supplement