Rum Rebellion: A Study Of The Overthrow Of Governor Bligh By John Macarthur And The New South Wales Corps
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.
Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded blue cloth. Slight lean to book. Yellowed pages. Internally sound.
This compelling historical account, Rum Rebellion, chronicles the dramatic events of Australia's only successful military coup. It uncovers the intricate political landscape of early colonial New South Wales, detailing the escalating conflict between Governor William Bligh and the powerful New South Wales Corps. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the societal tensions fueled by the lucrative rum trade and the struggle for authority. Evatt's meticulous research illustrates the complex motivations and consequences of this pivotal moment in Australian history, offering a profound understanding of the colony's formative years.
Author: The Hon. H. V. Evatt, K.C., M.P.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1943, Angus and Robertson Ltd
Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded blue cloth. Slight lean to book. Yellowed pages. Internally sound.
This compelling historical account, Rum Rebellion, chronicles the dramatic events of Australia's only successful military coup. It uncovers the intricate political landscape of early colonial New South Wales, detailing the escalating conflict between Governor William Bligh and the powerful New South Wales Corps. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the societal tensions fueled by the lucrative rum trade and the struggle for authority. Evatt's meticulous research illustrates the complex motivations and consequences of this pivotal moment in Australian history, offering a profound understanding of the colony's formative years.