History of a Riot

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History of a Riot

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‘Class lines between settlers and labourers had been drawn…What follows is a microhistory of collective revolt.’

In 1843, the New Zealand Company settlement of Nelson was rocked by the revolt of its emigrant labourers. Over 70 gang-men and their wives collectively resisted their poor working conditions through petitions, strikes and, ultimately, violence. Yet this pivotal struggle went on to be obscured by stories of pioneering men and women ‘made good’.

The History of a Riot uncovers those at the heart of the revolt for the first time. Who were they? Where were they from? And how did their experience of protest before arriving in Nelson influence their struggle? By putting violence and class conflict at the centre, this fascinating microhistory upends the familiar image of colonial New Zealand.

See the book trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFlt8c0ybWQ

ISBN: 9781990046094
Publication date: 01/08/2021
Price: $14.99
RRP: $14.99
Format: Paperback
Available stock: 1
Publishing status: Active
Author: Davidson, Jared
Series: BWB Texts
Imprint: Bridget Williams Books