Prophets of Rebellion - Millenarian Protest Movements against the European Colonial Order (Paperback, New edition)


Adas explores the relationship between millenarianism and violent protest by focusing on five case studies representing a wide range of social, political, and economic systems. The rebellions examined are: Netherlands East Indies (1825-30), New Zealand (c. 1864-67), Central India (1895-1900), German East Africa (1903-6), and Burma (1930-32). Arranged topically to emphasize comparative patterns, the study analyzes causes, leaders, organization, failure, and the impact on the individual society.
Originally published in 1979.
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Adas explores the relationship between millenarianism and violent protest by focusing on five case studies representing a wide range of social, political, and economic systems. The rebellions examined are: Netherlands East Indies (1825-30), New Zealand (c. 1864-67), Central India (1895-1900), German East Africa (1903-6), and Burma (1930-32). Arranged topically to emphasize comparative patterns, the study analyzes causes, leaders, organization, failure, and the impact on the individual society.
Originally published in 1979.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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General

Imprint

The University of North Carolina Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

2011

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First published

2011

Authors

Dimensions

235 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

272

Edition

New edition

ISBN-13

978-0-8078-9602-0

Barcode

9780807896020

Categories

LSN

0-8078-9602-0



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