The Eureka Stockade

The Eureka Stockade

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Raffaello Carboni
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1969

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling historical account, The Eureka Stockade, chronicles the dramatic events of the 1854 rebellion in Ballarat, Australia, offering an unparalleled eyewitness perspective. The narrative vividly portrays the escalating tensions between gold miners and colonial authorities, detailing the grievances that ignited the fight for democratic rights. With a passionate and often fiery tone, the author presents a deeply personal testament to the courage and struggles of the diggers. It uncovers the human drama behind a pivotal moment in Australian history, illustrating the profound impact of the uprising on the nation's identity. This essential work stands as a powerful record of resistance and a foundational text for understanding Australia's democratic origins.

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Description

Author: Raffaello Carboni
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1969

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This compelling historical account, The Eureka Stockade, chronicles the dramatic events of the 1854 rebellion in Ballarat, Australia, offering an unparalleled eyewitness perspective. The narrative vividly portrays the escalating tensions between gold miners and colonial authorities, detailing the grievances that ignited the fight for democratic rights. With a passionate and often fiery tone, the author presents a deeply personal testament to the courage and struggles of the diggers. It uncovers the human drama behind a pivotal moment in Australian history, illustrating the profound impact of the uprising on the nation's identity. This essential work stands as a powerful record of resistance and a foundational text for understanding Australia's democratic origins.