The Fatal Impact: The Invasion Of The South Pacific 1767-1840
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Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: -
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account, The Fatal Impact: The Invasion Of The South Pacific 1767-1840, chronicles the profound and often devastating consequences of European arrival in the South Pacific. Alan Moorehead meticulously details the initial encounters, the subsequent cultural clashes, and the irreversible changes wrought upon indigenous societies from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries. The narrative presents a critical examination of exploration and colonization, illustrating the complex interplay of discovery, exploitation, and resistance. It uncovers the tragic trajectory of traditional ways of life confronting an overwhelming external force. This compelling work offers an essential perspective on a pivotal era, instructing readers on the enduring legacy of imperial expansion.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: -
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical account, The Fatal Impact: The Invasion Of The South Pacific 1767-1840, chronicles the profound and often devastating consequences of European arrival in the South Pacific. Alan Moorehead meticulously details the initial encounters, the subsequent cultural clashes, and the irreversible changes wrought upon indigenous societies from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries. The narrative presents a critical examination of exploration and colonization, illustrating the complex interplay of discovery, exploitation, and resistance. It uncovers the tragic trajectory of traditional ways of life confronting an overwhelming external force. This compelling work offers an essential perspective on a pivotal era, instructing readers on the enduring legacy of imperial expansion.