Artículos relacionados a The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding...
Sinopsis
Lively history of the 'First Fleet' which took convicts from Britain to Australia in 1787. Also tells the story of the early years of Sydney, which was founded as 'an open-air prison', and the colonisation of New South Wales. The irony is that many a city founded in Utopian optimism has failed; Sydney, with its 'commonwealth of thieves', has been a conspicuous success.
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Acerca del autor
Thomas Keneally is married with two daughters and a grandson, and lives most of the year in Sydney, Australia. His numerous books include novels, memoirs and history. He has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times, and won it in 1982 with Schindler's Ark since made by Steven Spielberg into the internationally acclaimed film Schindler's List. Hodder /Sceptre do his fiction in the UK, and Chatto/Vintage publish his non fiction, including his entertaining book on the American civil war, American Scoundrel, and his superb epic about Irish convicts, The Great Shame.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
- EditorialChatto & Windus
- Año de publicación2006
- ISBN 10 0701178833
- ISBN 13 9780701178833
- EncuadernaciónTapa dura
- IdiomaInglés
- Número de páginas528
- Contacto del fabricanteno disponible
Comprar nuevo
Ver este artículo
EUR 80,78
EUR 39,65 gastos de envío desde Estados Unidos de America a España
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envíoOtras ediciones populares con el mismo título
Resultados de la búsqueda para The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding...
Imagen del vendedor
The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Chatto & Windus, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Light foxing/Spotting to the page edges/pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0024438308
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen del vendedor
The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Chatto & Windus, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbs1723272099
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves : The Sydney Experiment
Publicado por
Penguin Random House, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP87158568
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves : The Sydney Experiment
Publicado por
Penguin Random House, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP10007015
Cantidad disponible: 2 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Paperback
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. "The Sydney Experiment" was the political experiment of founding Sydney as a penal settlement to receive criminals. In late-18th-century Britain, people were hanged for petty offences, yet crime was rife. The goals were bursting, and over-flow prisoners were kept in notorious 'hulks', rotting old ships moored offshore. Out of this situation was born the 'solution': criminals perceived to 'damage' British society would be transported. Australia was surrounded by sea and a very long way away: thus Sydney was founded as 'an open-air prison' with 'walls 14,000 miles thick'. Thus, too, was Australia colonised. There had been no reconnaissance (Captain Cook had landed just the once), and British politicians were utterly ignorant about the undespoiled continent to which they dispatched a convoy of 11 ships in 1787 (the First Fleet). The transports spent 8 hellish months at sea. Tom Keneally tells the fascinating story of Captain Arthur Phillip, the Commodore of the First Fleet, who was empowered to govern the new colony, and who then became the friend of Bennelong, one of the native aboriginal tribes, who found themselves desperately interacting with the convicts, sailors, marines and officers suddenly dumped on their shores. There were orgies, diseases, court marshalls, hangings, escapes, hunger and others. Governor Arthur Phillip, who was in effect the despotic ruler of New South Wales, imposed order .and eventually the 'open-air prison' was to develop into one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001743229
Cantidad disponible: 6 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Chatto and Windus, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Greener Books, London, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2689827
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Chatto & Windus 01/06/2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780701178833
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves: The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Chatto & Windus 01/06/2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780701178833
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves. The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Chatto & Windus, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: MusicMagpie, Stockport, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Very Good. 1742556512. 3/21/2025 11:28:32 AM. Nº de ref. del artículo: U9780701178833
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
The Commonwealth of Thieves. The Story of the Founding of Australia
Publicado por
Chatto & Windus, 2006
ISBN 10: 0701178833
ISBN 13: 9780701178833
Antiguo o usado
Tapa dura
Librería: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0003029898
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles