British Imperialism and Australia 1783-1833: An Economic History of Australia by Brian Fitzpatrick

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has wear to edges and is now enclosed in a glossy protective cover. Interior and binding are still excellent.

Originally published in 1939, this book analyses the first fifty years of British settlement, examining the economic motives of British imperialism.

It argues that the establishment of New South Wales was part of a broader British imperial strategy rather than a mere remote penal colony, and examines the often-forced economic development and the role of convict labour in building the colony's foundational infrastructure.

Introduction by the Hon Herbert Vere Evatt, Justice of the High Court of Australia.