The Maroons of Jamaica

The Maroons of Jamaica
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Publisher : Praeger
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : UOM:49015000577941
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Book Synopsis The Maroons of Jamaica by : Mavis C. Campbell

Download or read book The Maroons of Jamaica written by Mavis C. Campbell and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1988-07-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A careful and thorough study of the Jamaican Maroons from the British conquest to the late 18th century. Choice This richly textured study of the struggles of the Maroons of Jamaica against the British colonial authorities, their subsequent collaboration with and betrayal by them, will be of great interest to historians of Africa. . . . Elegantly written . . . the author . . . makes her own contribution to current debates on resistance and collaboration. Michael Crowder, Institute of Commonwealth Studies


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