A History Of The Australasian Colonies: From Their Foundation In The Year 1893 (1895)

A History of the Australasian Colonies: From Their Foundation in the Year 1893 is a historical account of the colonization of Australia and New Zealand written by Edward Jenks and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic developments in the colonies from their establishment in the late 18th and early 19th centuries up until the time of publication. Jenks examines the various factors that contributed to the growth and expansion of the colonies, including the discovery of gold, the influx of immigrants, and the development of transportation and communication networks. He also discusses the impact of British colonial policies on the colonies, as well as the struggles and conflicts that arose between the colonizers and the indigenous populations.Throughout the book, Jenks provides detailed accounts of significant events and figures in the history of the Australasian colonies, including the explorations of James Cook, the establishment of the first British settlements, the conflicts between settlers and Aboriginal peoples, and the emergence of political and cultural movements in the colonies.Overall, A History of the Australasian Colonies provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the colonization of Australia and New Zealand, and sheds light on the complex and often tumultuous history of these important regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.