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Boom : the underground history of Australia, from gold rush to GFC

by Malcolm Knox

This narrative history explores the profound impact of mining on Australia's economy, society, and national identity. From early gold rushes to modern mega-magnates, it traces the human stories and intense debates that have shaped the nation through boom and bust.

Accession 18127 ISBN 9780670076116 Publisher Viking
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