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Dead Letters : Censorship and Subversion in New Zealand 1914-1920

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Overview

Uncover the hidden stories of wartime New Zealand. In 1918, a miner's letter to his sweetheart was intercepted, leading to his imprisonment. This is just one of the many remarkable stories revealed in Dead Letters, a deep dive into the world of wartime censorship and subversion in New Zealand.

Using previously unseen confiscated mail, Jared Davidson unveils the lives of ordinary people caught in the web of state surveillance. From feisty socialists to love-struck miners, these individuals challenged the status quo and paid the price. Dead Letters offers a thought-provoking exploration of censorship, dissent, and the power of governments to control information, offering new insights into New Zealand's past.

  • Explore the impact of censorship on individual lives and relationships.
  • Discover the hidden stories of political activists, pacifists, and ordinary citizens who resisted the war effort.
  • Understand the social and political climate of New Zealand during World War I.

For professionals, scholars, and anyone fascinated by New Zealand history, Dead Letters is a gripping and insightful journey into a little-known aspect of the nation's past.

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Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781988531526
  • ISBN-10: 1988531527
  • Publisher: Otago University Press
  • Publish Date: July 2019
  • Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.55 pounds
  • Page Count: 292

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