The Early Federation Movement Of Australia (1907)

The Early Federation Movement of Australia, written by Cephas Daniel Allin in 1907, is a historical account of the events leading up to the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The book covers the period from the mid-19th century to the turn of the 20th century, detailing the various attempts made by the colonies to unite and form a federation. Allin provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic factors that influenced the federation movement, including the impact of the gold rushes, the rise of nationalism, and the role of key figures such as Henry Parkes and Alfred Deakin. The book also explores the debates and negotiations that took place between the colonies, as well as the challenges they faced in reconciling their differing interests and priorities.Throughout the book, Allin offers insights into the key issues and controversies that arose during the federation movement, including the question of whether the new nation should be a republic or a constitutional monarchy, and the tensions between the smaller and larger colonies. He also examines the role of the British government in the process, and the impact of events such as the Boer War on the federation movement.Overall, The Early Federation Movement of Australia is an authoritative and engaging account of a pivotal period in Australian history, shedding light on the complex and often fraught process of nation-building in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.