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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book plunges readers into the heart of the Eureka Stockade, a pivotal moment in Australian history. The author, an eyewitness to the events, offers a firsthand account of the tensions between the gold diggers and the colonial authorities in the 1850s, highlighting the grievances that led to the rebellion. The narrative vividly depicts the harsh realities of life on the goldfields, including the brutal licence hunts, the rampant sly grog trade, and the social and economic inequalities that festered beneath the surface of colonial life. The author's perspective is that of a European immigrant navigating the challenges of the gold rush, a perspective that adds a fascinating layer to the story of the Eureka Stockade. His insights are sharp and often laced with humor, drawing a poignant contrast between the ideals of British justice and the realities of colonial rule. He explores themes of social injustice, class conflict, and the struggle for individual rights amidst a rapidly changing landscape. This book offers a compelling look into the underbelly of colonial Australia, revealing the simmering unrest that ultimately erupted into the Eureka Stockade, an event that had a profound impact on the development of Australian democracy. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331618591_0
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Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331618591
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Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331618591
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Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 138 pages. 8.98x5.91x0.47 inches. This item is printed on demand. Nº de ref. del artículo: zk1331618592
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