{"title":"Bill Howell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Bill Howell collection, a captivating journey through the realms of history and military narratives, penned by the insightful author, Bill Howell. Known for his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Howell offers readers a glimpse into corners of history that are often overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his works, \u003cem\u003ePinnacle: The Lost Paradise of Rasta\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a mesmerising exploration of the Pinnacle community, the epicentre of Rastafarian culture, and its historical significance. This book delves into the socio-cultural and political dimensions of the community, offering readers an illuminating portrait of a vibrant movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBill Howell’s books are ideal for history enthusiasts and those with an interest in military history, keen on deepening their understanding of lesser-discussed narratives and their impacts on contemporary culture. Explore Howell's works and uncover the rich tapestry of stories that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pinnacle-the-lost-paradise-of-rasta-by-bill-howell-9781636141725","title":"Pinnacle: The Lost Paradise of Rasta","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN 1932, A JAMAICAN MAN NAMED LEONARD PERCIVAL HOWELL\u003c\/strong\u003e began leading nonviolent protests in Kingston, Jamaica, against British colonial rule. While history books rightly credit Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. with popularising nonviolent protest strategies in later years, little is known about Leonard Howell and his vision of self-reliance—poor people working together to build a society of their own. When Howell first started preaching on street corners in Kingston, he was immediately perceived as \"seditious,\" and he became a target for police harassment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowell soon founded an organisation called the Ethiopian Salvation Society. His idea was to add a religious element to Marcus Garvey's message of African independence. Although Christian values were part of his belief system, he decided to make a break from the Christian interpretation of the Bible and extend the idea of divinity to a living man, Emperor Haile Selassie I, who had been crowned king of Ethiopia in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJamaican journalists coined a name for the group: the \"Ras Tafarites,\" or \"Rastas.\" Howell was arrested several times and was eventually found guilty of sedition and sentenced to prison for two years of hard labour. In 1940, Howell and his growing group of followers moved to an old estate in the parish of St. Catherine. They named their land Pinnacle, and for the next sixteen years built a self-reliant community that would ultimately give birth to the Rastafari movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1942, Leonard Howell's wife Tenneth gave birth to their second child, who they named Bill. In \u003cem\u003ePinnacle: The Lost Paradise of Rasta\u003c\/em\u003e, Bill \"Blade\" Howell offers his firsthand account of this utopian community that suffered near-constant persecution from Jamaican authorities. Howell also dispels many misguided notions about the origins of Rastafari culture, including allegations of sexism and homophobia. Pinnacle was built on egalitarian principles, and steered clear of all religious dogma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinnacle: The Lost Paradise of Rasta\u003c\/em\u003e provides a crucial and highly informed new perspective on the Rastafari subculture that Bob Marley would later help to spread across the globe. The volume includes photographs and original documents related to Pinnacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000706285804,"sku":"9781636141725","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14578953482770.jpg?v=1763299093"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bill-howell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}