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Author Hassam, Andrew.

Title Through Australian eyes : colonial perceptions of imperial Britain / Andrew Hassam
Published Carlton South, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 2000

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Description ix, 220 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
regular print
Summary Takes an innovative look at the development of Australian identity, by examining experiences outside Australia. The book draws on unpublished diaries and letters by Australians visiting Britain, to explore how colonial Australians developed a sense of "Australian-ness" while maintaining the cultural identities and values of the "old country"
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-212) and index
Subject Australians -- Diaries.
Australians -- Attitudes.
Australians -- Travel -- Great Britain.
Australians -- Great Britain.
Imperialism -- Public opinion -- Australia.
Imperialism -- Public opinion.
National characteristics -- Great Britain -- Colonies.
National characteristics, Australian.
National characteristics, British -- Colonies.
National characteristics, British.
Public opinion -- Australia.
Travelers' writings, Australian.
SUBJECT Australia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326 -- Relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00007590 -- Great Britain. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79023147
Great Britain http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79023147 -- Foreign public opinion, Australian
Great Britain http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79023147 -- Relations http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00007590 -- Australia. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326
Genre/Form Diaries.
LC no. 2001326860
ISBN 0522849512