Civilizations 24: Jamaica 1865 – Morant Bay Uprising shakes the British Empire
Dec 27, 2020
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In 1865, Paul Bogle led an uprising in Jamaica that was repressed with extreme violence by the British, led by Jamaica’s Governor Eyre. The reaction was disproportionate and the story was big news in Britain, leading to a committee questioning Eyre’s brutality and a counter-committee forming to defend him. Both committees have some big names … Continue reading "Civilizations 24: Jamaica 1865 – Morant Bay Uprising shakes the British Empire"