The Southwest Pacific (to 1900 and since 1900) by C. Hartley Grattan, Set of Two
Author: C. Hartley Grattan
Editors: Allan Nevins and Howard M. Ehrmann
Publisher: The University of Michigan, 1963
Page Count: To 1900—558, Since 1900—759
Hardcover
This synoptic history of a hard-to-define region has become a standard reference. Why hard to define? Australia and New Zealand have an obvious connection. But what about the South Pacific islands with their Polynesian inhabitants and their very different ecology? What about Antarctica? Grattan manages to address this vast cultural and physical space as an entity, blending the dominant climate factors with settlements, lifestyle, trade, and colonialism.
These volumes were part of a wave of series looking at societies in parts. There was the WPA states series in the US. The Rivers and Great Lakes series. Wars. Ancient Civilizations. Regions of the modern world invites the same approach yet is hard to do, and certainly hard to stay relevant as time marches on. Kudos to the University of Michigan for attempting it. It would be interesting to research if others, like these volumes, in this series remain on modern reading lists.
Condition: Very good. Minimal wear on dustjackets. All other aspects very good.
Author: C. Hartley Grattan
Editors: Allan Nevins and Howard M. Ehrmann
Publisher: The University of Michigan, 1963
Page Count: To 1900—558, Since 1900—759
Hardcover
This synoptic history of a hard-to-define region has become a standard reference. Why hard to define? Australia and New Zealand have an obvious connection. But what about the South Pacific islands with their Polynesian inhabitants and their very different ecology? What about Antarctica? Grattan manages to address this vast cultural and physical space as an entity, blending the dominant climate factors with settlements, lifestyle, trade, and colonialism.
These volumes were part of a wave of series looking at societies in parts. There was the WPA states series in the US. The Rivers and Great Lakes series. Wars. Ancient Civilizations. Regions of the modern world invites the same approach yet is hard to do, and certainly hard to stay relevant as time marches on. Kudos to the University of Michigan for attempting it. It would be interesting to research if others, like these volumes, in this series remain on modern reading lists.
Condition: Very good. Minimal wear on dustjackets. All other aspects very good.
Author: C. Hartley Grattan
Editors: Allan Nevins and Howard M. Ehrmann
Publisher: The University of Michigan, 1963
Page Count: To 1900—558, Since 1900—759
Hardcover
This synoptic history of a hard-to-define region has become a standard reference. Why hard to define? Australia and New Zealand have an obvious connection. But what about the South Pacific islands with their Polynesian inhabitants and their very different ecology? What about Antarctica? Grattan manages to address this vast cultural and physical space as an entity, blending the dominant climate factors with settlements, lifestyle, trade, and colonialism.
These volumes were part of a wave of series looking at societies in parts. There was the WPA states series in the US. The Rivers and Great Lakes series. Wars. Ancient Civilizations. Regions of the modern world invites the same approach yet is hard to do, and certainly hard to stay relevant as time marches on. Kudos to the University of Michigan for attempting it. It would be interesting to research if others, like these volumes, in this series remain on modern reading lists.
Condition: Very good. Minimal wear on dustjackets. All other aspects very good.