The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne

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Focusing on the impact of economic fluctuations, this book explores how the experiences of boom and depression influenced the daily lives of ordinary Melbournians, reshaping their society and urban identity. It delves into the concept of 'suburbanism as a way of life' in the context of nineteenth-century Melbourne, highlighting the transformation of both work and home environments during this period of suburbanization.