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This is Volume One of an authoritative two-volume work containing biographies of the 13 Colonial Premiers to 1901 and the 26 State Premiers in the 20th century, up to and including Bob Carr. The portraits are detailed, scholarly and entertaining. Each has a real depth of scholarship while remaining sufficiently concise to satisfy those seeking a quick overview of particular periods or facets of NSW political history. Volume One’s authors includes acknowledged experts on 19th century Australia such as John Bennett, Geoffrey Bolton, Alan Powell and Martha Rutledge. Volume One and Volume Two are available as individual purchases or as part of the Set.
CONTENTSForeword Introduction: The Colonial Premiers Stuart (later Sir Stuart) Alexander Donaldson Charles (later Sir Charles) Cowper Henry (later Sir Henry) Watson Parker William Forster John (later Sir John) Robertson James (later Sir James) Martin Henry (later Sir Henry) Parkes James Squire Farnell Alexander (later Sir Alexander) Stuart George (later Sir George) Richard Dibbs Sir Patrick Alfred Jennings George (later Sir George) Houstoun Reid William (later Sir William) John Lyne Table 1: Background of Premiers Bibliography REVIEWSThe chapters combine personal biography with a focus on agents of political socialisation,with an assessment of the leaders’ time in parliament. This provides something of a history of NSW politics since, in the 39 lives and careers, reflections of the society surrounding them can be seen. Many of the chapters are written in a lively and readable style, making this collection welcome to those outside the field but interested in the stories that make up the political culture of Australia’s most populous state. Even for a non-resident of NSW these volumes make for interesting reading as the contributors trace patterns and trends through politics, and leadership specifically, over the past 150 years.Australian Journal of Politics and History, Vol 52 (3), Sept 2006 An invaluable addition to the reference library of anyone concerned with NSW state politics over the past 150 years.Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society, Vol 92(1), June 2006 An important addition to the State’s political heritage.Law Society Journal (NSW), Vol 44/6, July 2006 |
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Published 18 January 2006
Government / Political Studies NSW Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government
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A NSW Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government publication.
