Hardcover Book Blood Ground Elizabeth Elbourne McGill-Queen's University Press

Hardcover Book Blood Ground Elizabeth Elbourne McGill-Queen's University Press Colonialism, Missions and the Contest for Christianity in the Cape Colony and Britain 1799 - 1853 Published by McGill-Queen's University Press 2002 Size 9.3" x 6.2" x 1.8", weight 32 oz, 500 pages Book and cover are in Like New pre-owned condition An incisive history of the role of Christianity in linking, constraining, and changing the lives of the peoples of South Africa in the early nineteenth century. "This is an outstanding work of careful scholarship ... Elbourne demonstrates a clear mastery of archival and secondary sources while drawing widely and deftly on the best that contemporary historical forms have to offer. The result is a richly-textured book that affords us a balanced work of synthesis." James Greenlee, co-author of Good Citizens: British Missionaries and Imperial States, 1870-1918 "Subtle, very well-grounded in the sources, even-handed, well-argued, unpretentious, pleasantly written and, in short, an intellectual treat. Read it." Studies in Religion Elizabeth Elbourne is associate professor, history, McGill University. **** If you’re new to Poshmark - Welcome! Use our sign-up code PROJECT_RELOVE to get $10 off your first purchase.**** All measurements & weights given are approximate, and should be used for reference purposes only. We use recycled materials to ship our products. TB258