The New Zealand Wars
Author(s): Philippa Werry
New edition of The New Zealand Wars
The New Zealand Wars are a part of New Zealand's history that many people wish they knew more about. This book describes how the wars came about, where and when they were fought and who was involved.
It looks at how they are being remembered today, including new ways of working towards understanding and reconciliation, and the Raa Maumahara National Day of Commemoration.
In The New Zealand Wars, you will discover:
- how the wars affected women and children
- what happened at Parihaka
- the history of land confiscation and protests
- how the wars have featured in New Zealand art, music and literature
- historic places to visit all over the country
Richly illustrated and well researched, the story is full of fascinating detail, eye-witness accounts and little known facts, with lists of websites, resources and books for those who want to discover more.
Product Information
Finalist for the Non-fiction Elsie Locke Award of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2018.
Philippa Werry lives in Wellington and writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays. Her work has been widely published and several of her books have been shortlisted for awards and prizes. She has a special interest in history which has led to books like Anzac Day, Waitangi Day, Armistice Day, The New Zealand Wars and Antarctic Journeys.
General Fields
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- : New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd.
- : UNKNOWN
- : 01 February 2023
- : books
Special Fields
- : Philippa Werry
- : Paperback
- : 80
