The Eureka Stockade
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: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor soiling to cover, bumps and rubs to edges and spine, slight foxing to pages.
The historical account The Eureka Stockade chronicles the dramatic events of the 1854 Eureka Rebellion in Australia, offering a firsthand perspective on the gold miners' uprising against oppressive colonial rule. This powerful document uncovers the injustices faced by the diggers and their desperate fight for democratic rights. Raffaello Carboni, an active participant, presents a vivid and often passionate narrative, illustrating the tensions and sacrifices that defined this pivotal moment in Australian history. The work stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of resistance and a foundational text for understanding the nation's early struggles for self-governance.
Author: Raffaello Carboni
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor soiling to cover, bumps and rubs to edges and spine, slight foxing to pages.
The historical account The Eureka Stockade chronicles the dramatic events of the 1854 Eureka Rebellion in Australia, offering a firsthand perspective on the gold miners' uprising against oppressive colonial rule. This powerful document uncovers the injustices faced by the diggers and their desperate fight for democratic rights. Raffaello Carboni, an active participant, presents a vivid and often passionate narrative, illustrating the tensions and sacrifices that defined this pivotal moment in Australian history. The work stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of resistance and a foundational text for understanding the nation's early struggles for self-governance.