{"title":"Marjoleine Kars","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of \u003cem\u003eMarjoleine Kars\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian and author who brings the past to life with profound insight and engaging storytelling. Her expertise lies in uncovering the hidden narratives of history, with a particular focus on transformative events and the individuals who lived through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Kars' renowned works, \u003cem\u003eBlood on the River\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deep into the history of the early American colonies, shedding light on the 1763 slave rebellion in the Dutch colony of Berbice. Through meticulous research and vivid narrative, she presents a captivating account of resistance and survival. Her narrative not only captures the tumultuous events but also gives voice to the often-overlooked stories of enslaved individuals, offering a fresh perspective on historical military struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarjoleine Kars' books are perfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genres who are eager to uncover nuanced perspectives and rich historical details. With her compelling prose and authoritative research, Kars invites readers on an enlightening journey into the complexities of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blood-on-the-river-by-marjoleine-kars-9781800812284","title":"Blood on the River","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE UNTOLD STORY OF THE BERBICE SLAVE REBELLION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2021 Cundill History Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2021 Frederick Douglass Prize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A gripping tale about the human need for freedom ... spellbinding' - \u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'A masterpiece ... a story for the ages' - Elizabeth Fenn, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eEncounters at the Heart of the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn February 1763, thousands of slaves in the Dutch colony of Berbice - in present-day Guyana - launched a massive rebellion and very nearly succeeded. For an entire year, they fought their enslavers, dreaming of establishing a free state, what would have been the first Black republic. Instead, they vanished from history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlood on the River\u003c\/i\u003e is the explosive story of this forgotten revolution, an event that almost changed the face of the Americas. Historian Marjoleine Kars draws on long-buried Dutch interrogation transcripts to reconstruct a rich day-by-day account of this extraordinary event, providing a rare look at the political vision of enslaved people at the dawn of the Age of Revolution. An astonishing original work of history, \u003ci\u003eBlood on the River\u003c\/i\u003e will change our understanding of revolutions, slavery, and the story of freedom in the New World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848556794092,"sku":"9781800812284","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/84a5c366e663f1dcc18b7bf2bf3ec504.jpg?v=1759012536"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marjoleine-kars.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}