New Zealand Wars and the Victorian Interpretation of Racial Conflict

James Belich

ISBN 10: 014011162X / ISBN 13: 9780140111620

Published by Penguin Books (NZ), 1988

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006471055

Synopsis:

Although there have been recent works on the origins and consequences of the 19th-century New Zealand Wars, this is the first thorough reexamination of their course in over sixty years. According to the author, "The degree of Maori success in all four major wars is still underestimated--even to the point where, in the case of one war, the wrong side is said to have won." Here, Belich sets out to show how historical distortions have arisen over time revises our understanding of New Zealand history.

Review: A tour de force. In a brilliant new analysis, he demolishes the received wisdom of the course and outcome of the New Zealand Wars . . . explains how we came by the version and why it is all wrong, and substitutes his own interpretation. It is a vigorous and splendidly stylish contribution to our historiography. " Dr. Ann Parsonson, ""New Zealand Listener"
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As complete and as brilliant a re-examination as one could imagine. " Dr. Bruce Collins, ""Times Higher Education Supplement""

Bibliographic Details

Title: New Zealand Wars and the Victorian ...
Publisher: Penguin Books (NZ)
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good