The contribution of the immigrant Irish to politics, law and professional life in general in Australia is well known, but a perception persists that few of the Irish had the skills or drive to set up manufacturing plants. That a vibrant emerald strand ran through the complex fabric of Victoria’s industrial history is revealed in this elegant, original, informative study.
The Emerald Strand — Nineteenth-century Irish-born Manufacturers by Keith Pescod
ISBN 9781740971485
Australian Scholarly Publishing
$34.95
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The contribution of the immigrant Irish to politics, law and professional life in general in Australia is well known, but a perception persists that few of the Irish had the skills or drive to set up manufacturing plants. That a vibrant emerald strand ran through the complex fabric of Victoria’s industrial history is revealed in this elegant, original, informative study.
ISBN 9781740971485
Australian Scholarly Publishing
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| Weight | .4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.5 × 21 × 3 cm |
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