{"title":"Jeffrey Sissons","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeffrey Sissons delves into the rich tapestry of history and the personal narratives that shape our understanding of the past. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eNga Puriri o Taiamai\u003c\/em\u003e, explore profound themes within History \u0026amp; Military, offering readers insightful perspectives on events that have defined eras and cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough compelling biographies and memoirs like \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e, Sissons brings to life the stories of remarkable individuals, blending meticulous research with engaging storytelling. His books invite readers to reflect on the human experiences behind historical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-forgotten-prophet-by-jeffrey-sissons-9781991033482","title":"The Forgotten Prophet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamati Te Ito Ngamoke, a renowned Taranaki prophet, played a significant role in colonial New Zealand's political landscape. While some, including most settlers and officials, viewed him as an 'imposter', a 'wizard', a 'fanatic'; others, including major Taranaki tribal leaders, revered him as a prophetic tohunga matakite known as 'Te Kai-ngarara' - The Reptile Eater. Today, overshadowed by religious leaders like Te Ua Haumene and Te Whiti o Rongomai, Te Ito's historical importance remains largely unrecognised. \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers his story and impact on Aotearoa's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1856 Te Ito led the Kaingarara movement, seeking the 'fulfilment of the divine order' in Taranaki when tapu would finally be defeated. Initiating the 'Taranaki iconoclasm', his followers built huge bonfires in New Plymouth and settlements to the south into which treasures, carvings and other tapu objects that had been associated with atua (ancestral spirits) were thrown. The movement established a school and court system and contemplated a religious community before the first Taranaki war erupted in 1860. As the visionary advisor to Te Atiawa chief Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake, Te Ito played a crucial role in the lead-up to the conflict, later orchestrating fires that displaced settlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerceived as a rival to Parihaka prophets Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi in the late 1860s-1870s, Te Ito eventually joined Parihaka in 1872 as a respected leader under Te Whiti and Tohu's mana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeffrey Sissons' remarkable account, based on extensive research, offers a fresh perspective on New Zealand's past by illuminating the life and contributions of a key religious leader previously unacknowledged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46401538293996,"sku":"9781991033482","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991033482.jpg?v=1745790014"},{"product_id":"nga-puriri-o-taiamai-by-jeffrey-sissons-9780143010241","title":"Nga Puriri o Taiamai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch sought after since its original publication, \u003cem\u003eNga Puriri o Taiamai\u003c\/em\u003e furnishes an essential history of New Zealand's most populous iwi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNga Puriri o Taiamai\u003c\/em\u003e was first published by the Polynesian Society in 1987 as \u003cem\u003eThe Puriri Trees are Laughing\u003c\/em\u003e. A record of the political history of Nga Puhi tribal groups in the Taiamai and Te Waimate regions of the inland Bay of Islands, this highly regarded work brings together Nga Puhi oral traditions and early European accounts of the region. All the narratives are given in Maori with English translations, and are supported by introductions and concluding discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the nine maps and thirty-three whakapapa charts of the original, this edition is also illustrated with historical drawings and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597350715628,"sku":"9780143010241","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2ab5c94b83a213337934caaf58535091.jpg?v=1778038488"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jeffrey-sissons.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}