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, and the
impact on the individual society.
Originally published in 1979.
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