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Author Joel, Craig R.

Title A tale of ambition and unrealised hope : John Montagu and Sir John Franklin / Craig R. Joel
Published North Melbourne, Vic. : Australian Scholarly Publishing, 2011

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Description vi, 475 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
regular print
Contents 'Assignment is the most efficient part of the system' -- 'The lamentable doom of this ill fated colony' -- 'Lacking judgement, decision and firmness' -- 'A bed of thorns' -- 'The proudest day of my existence' -- 'Assignment must be in no shape to be revived' -- 'An act of condescension' -- 'Sly, secret opposition' -- 'Shook hands, bowed, and took his leave' -- Montagu's dismissal and the consequences for penal p0licy -- Implementation of the policy of the former colonial secretary -- The recall of Governor Franklin -- The nemesis of the probation system -- The destruction of a governor
Summary Against a 'backdrop which ranges from London to Hobart, from the imperial metropolis to the colonial frontier, from the empire's hub to its rim', Craig Joel tells how a civil servant came to usurp the Governor's authority in his desire to curry favour with British ministers, profoundly affected the colony
Analysis History (Australia)
Modern history (c 1788-1914) (Australasia,Tasmania,Australia)
Public sector & Civil Service (Australasia,Tasmania,Australia)
State government (Australasia,Tasmania,Australia)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Audience Tertiary/Undergraduate, Postgraduate, General
Subject Montagu, John, 1797-1853.
Franklin, John, 1786-1847.
Montagu, John.
Montague, John, 1797-1853
Montague, John.
'The Nib' Waverley Library Award for Literature Nominations (2012)
Prisoners -- Australia -- Tasmania -- History -- 19th century.
Penal colonies -- Australia -- Tasmania -- History -- 19th century.
SUBJECT Tasmania -- History http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh88004479 -- 1803-1851
Tasmania -- Australia -- History -- 1803-1851
ISBN 1921509821
9781921509827