{"title":"Adam Clulow","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Adam Clulow, a distinguished author and historian whose meticulous research and engaging storytelling bring the past vividly to life. Specialising in the History \u0026amp; Military category, Clulow delves into fascinating historical episodes with a focus on early modern Asia and its interactions with European powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eAmboina, 1623\u003c\/em\u003e. In this captivating book, Clulow sheds light on the infamous Amboina Massacre, an event that had far-reaching implications for international relations in the early 17th century. Through detailed analysis and gripping narrative, he offers insights into the complexities and consequences of colonial power struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdam Clulow’s writing not only informs but also invites readers to explore the intricate tapestry of history, blending scholarly rigour with accessible prose. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the period, this collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the dynamics of empire, conflict, and diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amboina-1623-by-adam-clulow-9780231175128","title":"Amboina, 1623","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1623, a Japanese mercenary called Shichizō was arrested for asking suspicious questions about the defences of a Dutch East India Company fort on Amboina, a remote set of islands in what is now eastern Indonesia. When he failed to provide an adequate explanation, he was tortured until he confessed that he had joined a plot orchestrated by a group of English merchants based nearby to seize control of the fortification and ultimately to rip the spice-rich islands from the Company's grasp. Two weeks later, Dutch authorities executed twenty-one alleged conspirators, sparking immediate outrage and a controversy that would endure for centuries to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this landmark study, Adam Clulow presents a new perspective on the Amboina case that aims to move beyond the standard debate over the guilt or innocence of the supposed plotters. Instead, \u003ci\u003eAmboina, 1623\u003c\/i\u003e argues that the case was driven forward by a potent combination of genuine crisis and overpowering fear that propelled the rapid escalation from suspicion to torture, that gave shape and form to an imagined plot, and that pushed events forward to their final bloody conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on an exhaustive analysis of original trial documents, letters, and depositions, this book offers a masterful reinterpretation of a trial that has divided opinion for centuries while presenting new insight into global history and the nature of European expansion across the early modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000526127340,"sku":"9780231175128","price":133.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7807983482270.jpg?v=1763281618"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/adam-clulow.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}