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Bateman Illustrated History of New Zealand
Expanded Third Edition
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In this third, revised and expanded edition of Illustrated History, noted historian Matthew Wright brings New Zealand's turbulent and exciting past to life. He traces our journey from the arrival of Polynesians to discovery by Europe, exploring New Zealand's dramatic colonial past, the impacts of the...
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In this third, revised and expanded edition of Illustrated History, noted historian Matthew Wright brings New Zealand's turbulent and exciting past to life. He traces our journey from the arrival of Polynesians to discovery by Europe, exploring New Zealand's dramatic colonial past, the impacts of the world wars, the era of the pavlova paradise, the Rogernomics revolution, and the dramatic impacts of Covid-19.
Nearly 600 paintings, maps, sketches and photographs from the collection of the Alexander Turnbull Library highlight New Zealand's journey from past into present.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781776890897
Publisher: David Bateman Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2023
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: David Bateman Ltd
Edition: New Ed
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 512
About the Author
MATTHEW WRIGHT is an award-winning New Zealand writer. His published material includes more than 60 books, including biographies and works on social and military history, along with more than 600 articles, academic papers and reviews. He has qualifications in music and anthropology among other fields and holds multiple post-graduate degrees in history. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society at University College, London.
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