Empire on the cheap — prison labour in the Pacific
Resource type
Author/contributor
- Davidson, Jared (Author)
Title
Empire on the cheap — prison labour in the Pacific
Abstract
“Imprisoned workers were essential to creating the basic infrastructure of New Zealand’s Pacific empire. Government agents needed government buildings, so offenders who couldn’t (or wouldn’t) pay their fines built residencies, courthouses and other imperial premises.” — Jared Davidson.
Publication
E-Tangata
Date
2023-08-06
Language
English
Accessed
28/08/2023, 03:01
Rights
Forced Labor
Extra
New Zealand
Notes
Extract of book by archivist. Link to book review in same publication
Citation
Davidson, J. (2023, August 6). Empire on the cheap — prison labour in the Pacific. E-Tangata. https://e-tangata.co.nz/history/empire-on-the-cheap-prison-labour-in-the-pacific/
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