Communication, trade and steamship operation between Britain and Australia in the Mid 19th century: what were the problems faced by steamship operators on the long distance run to Australia?
This thesis examines the effect that mid 19th century steamship development had on long distance trade and communication between Britain and Australia. It takes a holistic approach, drawing together a number of diverse but related themes and using much previously unseen material to challenge many fo...
Main Author: | Elston, Jacqueline Ann |
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University of Bristol
2008
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.492455 |
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