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Australia and the Monarchy
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Australia and the Monarchy explores the intriguing relationship between Australia and the British monarchy—an odd couple, with the young, rebellious, egalitarian nation bound to an ancient symbol of power and social inequality. Even today, receiving an invitation to meet a member of the royal family is regarded as a pinnacle of social achievement. What is the magic that the royals hold over Australians?
Since Captain James Cook first claimed New South Wales for King George III in 1770, the pulse of the nation can be observed through the strength of its attachment to an aristocratic bloodline on the other side of the world. Queen Victoria was revered more in Australia the longer she reigned, despite having never visited the place and showing little interest in it. When her son Prince Alfred visited in 1867, on the first royal tour the country had witnessed, he was received with great enthusiasm, and nearly assassinated.
In 1954, Australia was gripped by royal fever when the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II landed on its shores for the first time. The republican movement gained momentum in the late twentieth century, paralleling Australians' adoration for Princess Diana. Now, with the popularity of William, Kate, George, and Charlotte, the monarchy appears poised to enter the hearts and minds of a new generation.
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Australia and the Monarchy by David Hill is frequently appreciated for its engaging exploration of the historical and contemporary relationship between Australia and the British monarchy. Reviewers often highlight Hill's accessible writing style and his ability to entertain readers while providing detailed insights into an important aspect of Australian history. Additionally, the book is valued for its balanced perspective on a topic that remains relevant in Australian society.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857987549
Publisher: Random House Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2015
Country: Australia
Imprint: Random House Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 157.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 633g
Pages: 480
About the Author
During his remarkable career, David Hill has been chairman then managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation; chairman of the Australian Football Association; chief executive and director of the State Rail Authority; chairman of Sydney Water Corporation; a fellow of the Sydney University Senate; and chairman of CREATE (an organisation representing Australian children in institutional care). He has held a number of other executive appointments and committee chair positions in the areas of sport, transport, international radio broadcasting, international news providers, politics, fiscal management and city parks. David came from England to Australia in 1959 under the Fairbridge Farm School Child Migrant scheme. He left school at 15, then returned to complete his Master s degree in economics while working as an economics tutor at Sydney University. In 2006 he was awarded a Diploma of Arts with merit in classical archaeology from Sydney University and subsequently graduated in classical archaeology. He is an honorary associate at the Sydney University departments of archaeology and classics and ancient history, and a visiting fellow at the University of New South Wa
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