A Cultural History of Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour: A Symbol of Pride or Folly?
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ThesisThesis type
HonoursAuthor/s
Signorelli, LauraAbstract
Although Fort Denison is purported to be close to the heart of Sydneysiders, extensive studies on the island are confined to the realm of grey literature. This thesis seeks to resolve this lacuna by investigating whether Fort Denison stood as a symbol of pride or folly in the local ...
See moreAlthough Fort Denison is purported to be close to the heart of Sydneysiders, extensive studies on the island are confined to the realm of grey literature. This thesis seeks to resolve this lacuna by investigating whether Fort Denison stood as a symbol of pride or folly in the local context from 1840-2000. By employing a cultural history approach, this study foregrounds the diverse meanings and perceptions that have accumulated in popular material since its physical reconfiguration as a fortification. In doing so, this examination reveals that Fort Denison’s place and meaning in Sydney was frequently contested.
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See moreAlthough Fort Denison is purported to be close to the heart of Sydneysiders, extensive studies on the island are confined to the realm of grey literature. This thesis seeks to resolve this lacuna by investigating whether Fort Denison stood as a symbol of pride or folly in the local context from 1840-2000. By employing a cultural history approach, this study foregrounds the diverse meanings and perceptions that have accumulated in popular material since its physical reconfiguration as a fortification. In doing so, this examination reveals that Fort Denison’s place and meaning in Sydney was frequently contested.
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Date
2016-01-01Publisher
University of SydneyLicence
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The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Department, Discipline or Centre
Department of HistoryShare