| Before dawn on 3 December 1854, colonial troopers at Ballarat attacked a group of gold miners who had thrown up a stockade in defiance and defence. Some diggers had guns, but many were unarmed; some twenty of them were killed, along with four troopers. In the decades that followed, the truth of what happened that morning became obscured by partisans on both sides. For many years the Eureka Stockade was regarded as a shameful event and almost forgotten; more recently, it has been celebrated as a righteous stand against injustice. The author vividly recreates the story of Eureka and unravels the myths that have come to surround it. The story of Australia's first and only armed rebellion for democratic rights continues to provoke passionate controversy and debate. This new edition of Molony's classic work--now beautifully illustrated with historic Eureka images--will be welcomed by everyone with an interest in the history of Australian democracy. Contents:
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
1. Bought at a Price
2. The Actors Assemble
3. A Change of Governors
4. First Death at Eureka
5. From Camp to Garrison
6. The Harassment of Hotham
7. Bakery Hill
8. Last Words
9. The Monster Meeting
10. The End of an Era
11. Stockade
12. Night of a Young Moon
13. A Flag Unfurled
14. High Treason
15. The Making of a Legend
Notes
Bibliography
Conversions
Index |
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