'The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History' is a one-volume reference guide to events, institutions, people, places, themes and topics bearing on the history of South Australia.
It provides an authoritative and comprehensive source of historical background information, presented in readily accessible language and format. While paying attention to distinctive, innovatory and unusual elements in South Australian history, the Companion alsu underlines the contribution made by South Australians to the broader national culture, polity and society.
'The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History' is a landmark publication, the first such work of reference for any Australian state or territory. Compiled by an editorial team based in the University of Adelaide, the Companion is a lively, wide-ranging work that incorporated the latest research findings from an outstanding leam of 220 authors.
Contents:
Editors and Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Using the Book
Conversions
Abbreviations
Entries A to Z
Chronology
Individuals included in the 'Australian Dictionary of Biography'
Governors of South Australia
Premiers of South Australia
Changes to German Placenames 1917-1986
A Select Introductory Reading Guide
Subject Index
Review:The Wakefield Companion to South Australian History' is likely to become the standard reference on the state's history and an indispensable abid to students, journalists, local historians and South Australian patriots - Journal of the Historical Society of South Australia
