First published 1971, reprinted in paperback 1974 and 1980. The story of Victoria's boom years, ending just before the great bust. The life and vigour of the times appears in its politics, economic growth and dissensions, religion, nationalism, the land boom, hubris, and self-doubts. Illustrated, with notes, bibliography and index. A continuation of the prize-winning 'The Golden-Age', by an eminent Australian historian.