Enlightenment and the origins of european australia, the
Auteur :
Gascoigne, John
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521617215
Date de publication :
15 déc. 2005
Dimensions :
24,5 x 19,0 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
451 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book surveys some of the key intellectual influences in the formation of Australian society by emphasising the impact of the Enlightenment with its commitment to rational enquiry and progress. Throughout the book compares and contrasts Australian developments with those in Britain and the USA.