{"title":"Owen White","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Owen White, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful exploration of history and military themes. Owen White's books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Blood of the Colony\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a captivating delve into the intricate and often contentious narratives of colonialism and its enduring impact on societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwen White masterfully combines his academic expertise with engaging storytelling, making complex historical topics accessible to readers. His works are perfect for those who are passionate about understanding the nuances of historical events and their geopolitical consequences. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the subject, White's writings provide an enlightening perspective on the forces that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to immerse yourself in Owen White's meticulously researched and thought-provoking contributions to historical literature. Each book is a journey through time, shedding light on pivotal moments in military and colonial history, inviting readers to reflect on the past and its influence on the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-blood-of-the-colony-by-owen-white-9780674248441","title":"The Blood of the Colony","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe surprising story of the wine industry's role in the rise of French Algeria and the fall of empire.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"We owe to wine a blessing far more precious than gold: the peopling of Algeria with Frenchmen,\" stated agriculturist Pierre Berthault in the early 1930s. In the last decades of the nineteenth century, Europeans had displaced Algerians from the colony's best agricultural land and planted grapevines. Soon enough, wine was the primary export of a region whose mostly Muslim inhabitants didn't drink alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSettlers made fortunes while drawing large numbers of Algerians into salaried work for the first time. But the success of Algerian wine resulted in friction with French producers, challenging the traditional view that imperial possessions should complement, not compete with, the metropole. By the middle of the twentieth century, amid the fight for independence, Algerians had come to see the rows of vines as an especially hated symbol of French domination. After the war, Algerians had to decide how far they would go to undo the transformations the colonists had wrought, including the world's fourth-biggest wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwen White examines Algeria's experiment with nationalised wine production in worker-run vineyards, the pressures that resulted in the failure of that experiment, and the eventual uprooting of most of the country's vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a special focus on individual experiences of empire, from the wealthiest Europeans to the poorest labourers in the fields, \u003ci\u003eThe Blood of the Colony\u003c\/i\u003e shows the central role of wine in the economic life of French Algeria and in its settler culture. White makes clear that the industry left a long-term mark on the development of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000769069292,"sku":"9780674248441","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/986293482428.jpg?v=1763303219"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/owen-white.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}