{"title":"Jared Davidson","description":"\u003cp\u003eJared Davidson is a notable historian and author, renowned for his insightful works that delve into the intricate layers of history. His books not only uncover the past but also bring it vividly to life, making them essential reads for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e topics. Davidson's meticulous research and engaging narrative style ensure that each book is both educational and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eBlood and Dirt\u003c\/em\u003e explores the complex social and cultural dynamics of historical events, shedding light on lesser-known occurrences that have shaped societies. Similarly, \u003cem\u003eThe History of a Riot\u003c\/em\u003e provides a profound analysis of insurrection, seamlessly weaving together the threads of human emotion and conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavidson's works are perfect for readers looking to deepen their understanding of historical incidents through a well-researched and thought-provoking lens. His books are a valuable addition to any collection, promising to enrich one's knowledge while captivating the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blood-and-dirt","title":"Blood and Dirt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture, for a minute, every artwork of colonial New Zealand you can think of. Now add a chain gang. Hard labour men guarded by other men with guns. Men moving heavy metal. Men picking at the earth. Over and over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the reality of nineteenth-century New Zealand. Forced labour haunts the streets we walk today and the spaces we take for granted. The unfree work of prisoners has shaped New Zealand's urban centres and rural landscapes and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa – the Pacific – in profound and unsettling ways. Yet these stories are largely unknown: a hidden history in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood and Dirt\u003c\/em\u003e explains, for the first time, the making of New Zealand and its Pacific empire through the prism of prison labour. Jared Davidson asks us to look beyond the walls of our nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prisons to see penal practice as playing an active, central role in the creation of modern New Zealand. Journeying from the Hohi mission station in the Bay of Islands through to Milford Sound, vast forest plantations, and on to Parliament itself, this vivid and engaging book will change the way you view New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn archivist by day and an author by night, Jared Davidson is an award-winning writer based in Wellington, New Zealand. His books include the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eDead Letters: Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914–1920\u003c\/em\u003e (Otago University Press, 2019), \u003cem\u003eSewing Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e (AK Press, 2013), \u003cem\u003eThe History of a Riot\u003c\/em\u003e (BWB Texts, 2021), and the co-authored \u003cem\u003eHe Whakaputanga: The Declaration of Independence\u003c\/em\u003e (Bridget Williams Books, 2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough history from below, Jared explores the lives of people often overlooked by traditional histories – from working-class radicals of the early twentieth century to convicts of the nineteenth. 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Despite the significance of this struggle, it has often been overshadowed by tales of pioneering men and women 'made good'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe History of a Riot\u003c\/em\u003e is the first to delve into the core of this revolt and sheds light on those involved. Who were these individuals? Where did they come from? How did their prior experiences of protest influence their actions in Nelson? By placing violence and class conflict at the forefront, this intriguing microhistory challenges the traditional narrative of colonial New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844310454508,"sku":"9781990046094","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/318ccc9ae621c0e762b02b084b96549b.jpg?v=1758835874"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jared-davidson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}