Whitmore George Sir Maj Gen (3 results)

Condition: New. 2020 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1902). Softback xxii+198pp with 2 maps and 18 illustrationsPublished Price Ā£14.50 Written by Major-General Sir George S. Whitmore and published in 1902, this book tells the story of the last Maori War in New Zealand under the self-reliant policy, in the 1860's and 1870's.The book looks at the wars in detail and includes chapters on the Uriwera Mountains and the outbreak at Poverty Bay, opening of the West Coast Campaign, the reverse at Moturoa, the fall of Ngatapa, capture of Te Ngaire, and the Uriwera Champaign.Several photographs, diagrams and maps of people and places are spaced throughout the book.The author, Major-General Whitmore, was the Colonial Secretary and the commandant of the colonial forces in New Zealand. As a result, this interesting book is written with unique insight into the situation, providing a great resource for local and war historians.The āself-reliantā policy was that the colony of New Zealand would have full responsibility for the conduct of all Maori affairs, including the settlement of difficulties without help from the crown.

Orig. Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. pp.xxxix,198. 9 Plates, 5 Maps. Original red cloth binding bright. Signature on front cover. Discoloured spine. Top edge gilt. An account of the last inter-racial conflicts under the "self-reliant policy" NZNB W1108.

Condition: New. 2020 N&M Press reprint (original pub 1902). hardback xxii+198pp with 2 maps and 18 illustrations Written by Major-General Sir George S. Whitmore and published in 1902, this book tells the story of the last Maori War in New Zealand under the self-reliant policy, in the 1860's and 1870's.The book looks at the wars in detail and includes chapters on the Uriwera Mountains and the outbreak at Poverty Bay, opening of the West Coast Campaign, the reverse at Moturoa, the fall of Ngatapa, capture of Te Ngaire, and the Uriwera Champaign.Several photographs, diagrams and maps of people and places are spaced throughout the book.The author, Major-General Whitmore, was the Colonial Secretary and the commandant of the colonial forces in New Zealand. As a result, this interesting book is written with unique insight into the situation, providing a great resource for local and war historians.The āself-reliantā policy was that the colony of New Zealand would have full responsibility for the conduct of all Maori affairs, including the settlement of difficulties without help from the crown.