Title The southern tree of liberty : the democratic movement in New South Wales before 1856 / Terry Irving

Published Annandale, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2006 2006

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MELB	320.9944 Irv/Sto		AVAILABLE

Description x, 290 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm regular print Series NSW Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government NSW Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government Contents 1. Johann Lhotsky's revolutionary proposal -- 2. Vanishing funds: emblematic of Botany Bay -- 3. The patriots versus the public -- 4. Immigrant workers: a warmer attachment to free institutions -- 5. The friends of the people -- 6. 1842 - the challenge of representation -- 7. The governor's other class struggle -- 8. A great revolution in class relations -- 9. Radical strategies - radical voices -- 10. Street violence: "Do as the Canadians did!" -- 11. The great fear -- 12. Mass activity: a storm long gathering -- 13. Social alliances: those you trusted have deceived you -- 14. Headquarters: the red house in King Street -- 15. Elections: submitting to the popular will -- 16. Democracy as a popular movement Summary Who would imagine that democracy in NSW was won through fierce political battles and street rallies? The Southern Tree of Liberty sheds light on this turbulent and violent period in Australian history Analysis Democracy - New South Wales - History New South Wales - Politics and government - 1788-1900 Notes Includes index Bibliography Bibliography: pages 271-278 Subject Democracy -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History. Democracy -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History -- 19th century. SUBJECT New South Wales http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79033009 -- Social conditions -- 19th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008858 New South Wales http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79033009 -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002011436 -- 1788-1900 LC no. 2007367147 ISBN 9781862876170 1862876177

Other Titles Democratic movement in New South Wales before 1856

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