The Fatal Impact: The Invasion Of The South Pacific 1767-1840
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical account, The Fatal Impact: The Invasion Of The South Pacific 1767-1840, chronicles the dramatic encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the South Pacific. It vividly portrays the initial awe and subsequent devastating consequences of Western contact, detailing the cultural clashes, diseases, and societal transformations that irrevocably altered these island nations. Moorehead presents a compelling and often tragic narrative, illustrating the profound and lasting effects of colonialism on a pristine world. The work maintains an academic yet accessible tone, offering a critical perspective on a pivotal period in global history.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This historical account, The Fatal Impact: The Invasion Of The South Pacific 1767-1840, chronicles the dramatic encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the South Pacific. It vividly portrays the initial awe and subsequent devastating consequences of Western contact, detailing the cultural clashes, diseases, and societal transformations that irrevocably altered these island nations. Moorehead presents a compelling and often tragic narrative, illustrating the profound and lasting effects of colonialism on a pristine world. The work maintains an academic yet accessible tone, offering a critical perspective on a pivotal period in global history.