{"title":"Charlotte MacDonald","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the captivating works of Charlotte MacDonald, a distinguished author renowned for her insightful exploration of history and military themes. Her impactful writing offers readers a unique perspective on influential historical narratives, making complex topics both accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eStrong, Beautiful and Modern\u003c\/em\u003e, MacDonald meticulously examines the cultural and social dynamics that have shaped our understanding of beauty and strength in a modern context. This work, along with her other compelling titles, demonstrates her ability to intertwine historical analysis with contemporary relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharlotte MacDonald's collection is perfect for those curious about the intricate tapestry of history and military events, offering a rich tapestry of knowledge that enlightens and informs. Whether you're a history enthusiast or someone seeking to broaden your understanding of military influences through the ages, her books are an invaluable addition to any reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strong-beautiful-and-modern-by-charlotte-macdonald-9781927131404","title":"Strong, Beautiful and Modern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1930s and early 1940s, a wave of state-sponsored 'national fitness' programmes swept Britain and its former colonies. Following revelations of the Nazi enthusiasm for government-backed sports and the organisation of mass leisure, the programmes quickly foundered. They probably laid, however, the foundations for the twentieth century's obsession with fitness— a key facet of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this highly original account, Charlotte MacDonald shows how governments became convinced that they must encourage citizens to be healthier and more active, and how these efforts reinforced the cultural ties of the Empire. Alongside these state-sponsored efforts was a growing emphasis from business, the medical establishment, and popular culture on the importance of having a better body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrong, Beautiful and Modern\u003c\/em\u003e explains the origins of that most modern preoccupation, the body obsession. 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In fewer than forty years, less than a lifetime, Aotearoa had gone from being a Maori world in which rangatira dominated, to a colony in which the settler state was in control of the economy, politics and people's social destiny. Garrison World explores the lives of soldiers, sailors and their families stationed in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the British empire in the nineteenth century. Spanning the decades from 1840 to 1870, this major new history from Charlotte Macdonald places the New Zealand Wars within the wider framework of imperial power. It shows how conflict and resistance throughout the empire, from rebellion in India to the Morant Bay uprising in Jamaica, were connected to the colonial project in New Zealand. At the centre of this history are the thousands who served in the British military - from rank-and-file soldiers and bluejackets drawn from working-class Britain and Ireland, to officers from elite backgrounds who purchased their commissions. Their presence in New Zealand was vital to the imposition of imperial control, both during times of war and in the intervening years when the garrison underpinned a fragile settler economy and society. Through rich archival detail and personal accounts, Garrison World traces the structures, experiences and legacies of military occupation. Acknowledging the impact on Maori communities and whenua, the book offers a critical and unflinching account of how imperial authority was imposed - and often violently asserted. 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