Prophets of Rebellion: Millenarian Protest Movements Against the European Colonial Order

by Michael B. Adas

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807813532
• ISBN13: 9780807813539
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"