This book traces Australian history after 1788 against the background of changes taking place in Britain and Europe. This Old World background includes economic and social changes, political reform, trade unions, the role of the State andMoreThis book traces Australian history after 1788 against the background of changes taking place in Britain and Europe. This Old World background includes economic and social changes, political reform, trade unions, the role of the State and architectural influences. The main lines of Australias economic and social history are traced up to the present, although in political developments the period up to 1914 is emphasized.