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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Small tears and creases on cover. Otherwise internally sound.
This compelling historical account, Eureka Stockade, chronicles the dramatic 1854 rebellion of gold miners in Ballarat, Australia. It meticulously details the social and political tensions that ignited the uprising, presenting a vivid portrayal of the struggle for democratic rights against colonial authority. The narrative uncovers the motivations of the diggers and the government's response, illustrating the pivotal moments that shaped Australian identity. Richard Butler's authoritative prose illuminates the courage and desperation of those involved, offering a profound understanding of this foundational event. This work stands as an essential examination of a defining chapter in Australian history.
Author: Richard Butler
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, ANGUS & ROBERTSON PUBLISHERS
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Small tears and creases on cover. Otherwise internally sound.
This compelling historical account, Eureka Stockade, chronicles the dramatic 1854 rebellion of gold miners in Ballarat, Australia. It meticulously details the social and political tensions that ignited the uprising, presenting a vivid portrayal of the struggle for democratic rights against colonial authority. The narrative uncovers the motivations of the diggers and the government's response, illustrating the pivotal moments that shaped Australian identity. Richard Butler's authoritative prose illuminates the courage and desperation of those involved, offering a profound understanding of this foundational event. This work stands as an essential examination of a defining chapter in Australian history.