The Australian colonial house: Architecture and society in New South Wales, 1788-1842

by James S. Broadbent

A comprehensive history of domestic architecture in New South Wales during the late-18th century. It examines the houses that were built and the influences on their design - not only those of contemporary British architecture and the impact of climate and distance, but also of the social influences which motivated their builders.

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997