The Prince and the Assassin

Discover the gripping historical narrative of 'The Prince and the Assassin', a compelling account that artfully intertwines the complexities of royal intrigue, political ambition, and security concerns in 19th-century Australia. This extraordinary trade paperback, published in 2017 by Black Inc, delves deep into the British Empire's youngest outpost, exposing the rise of an inter-continental terrorist group and the heightened fears that gripped a nation. The book recounts the harrowing events that led to a miscarriage of justice, where a would-be assassin faced an immediate and tragic fate, driven by political opportunism and societal hysteria.

Spanning 328 pages, 'The Prince and the Assassin' uniquely explores themes of treason, sedition, and moral panic, while also introspecting on the enduring legacy of these events. It reveals untold stories of royals, immigrants, and Australia’s founding figures, framed against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in the nation's evolution. Drawing from Royal, British, and Australian archives, this narrative not only sheds light on Australia's history but also poses essential questions that resonate with contemporary societal issues. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by the interplay of politics and society, this book offers a window into a world defined by ambition and conflict.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925556131
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 328


Description:
The British Empire's youngest and most distant outpost found itself at the epicentre of a new crime and empirical fears about the first inter-continental terrorist group, a conspiracy and a 'lone wolf '. In a resulting 'reign of terror' extraordinary steps were taken to safeguard security with laws on treason and sedition which even the Queen felt went too far, and the would-be assassin was hastily executed in a miscarriage of justice led by opportunistic politicians. This is an extraordinary and atmospheric weaving of the stories - some detailed for the first time - of royal intrigue, sexual appetite, religious bigotry, patriotic vengeance, naked ambition, national security and moral panic. They are stories of royals, immigrants, archbishops, republicans and the founding fathers of Australia and issues that remain with us today. Drawing on Royal, British and Australian archives, the compelling narrative embraces a pivotal time in the evolution of Australia, and on the 150th anniversary reveals how a minute of madness rocked the country to its foundations, with a legacy which helped shape Australia's history and continues to influence and challenge us today

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