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Navigating by the Southern Cross: A History of the European Discovery and Exploration of Australia - Couverture souple

Morgan, Kenneth

 
9781350214545: Navigating by the Southern Cross: A History of the European Discovery and Exploration of Australia
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 135021454X ISBN 13 : 9781350214545
Editeur : Bloomsbury Academic, 2022

Synopsis

In this comprehensive study, Kenneth Morgan provides an authoritative account of European exploration and discovery in Australia. The book presents a detailed chronological overview of European interests in the Australian continent, from initial speculations about the 'Great Southern Land' to the major hydrographic expeditions of the 19th century. In particular, he analyses the early crossings of the Dutch in the 17th century, the exploits of English 'buccaneer adventurer' William Dampier, the famous voyages of James Cook and Matthew Flinders, and the little-known French annexation of Australia in 1772.

Introducing new findings and drawing on the latest in historiographical research, this book situates developments in navigation, nautical astronomy and cartography within the broader contexts of imperial, colonial, and maritime history.

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À propos de l'auteur

Kenneth Morgan is Professor of History at Brunel University London, UK.

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Éditeur
Bloomsbury Academic
Date d'édition
2022
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
135021454X
ISBN 13 
9781350214545
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
348
Coordonnées du fabricant
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