Looking Back: A Photographic History Of New Zealand
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Step into the fascinating visual tapestry of a nation in the making — Looking Back: A Photographic History of New Zealand presents a sweeping chronicle of New Zealand's past through a carefully curated collection of historical photographs, capturing the land, its people, and the dramatic social transformations that shaped a nation. From the pioneering colonial era to the evolving cultural identity of the twentieth century, this landmark work documents the triumphs, struggles, and everyday life of New Zealanders in vivid, evocative detail, offering readers an intimate window into moments that textbooks alone cannot convey. Authored by Keith Sinclair, one of New Zealand's most distinguished historians, and Wendy Harrex, Looking Back stands as a cornerstone of New Zealand historiography — a work that argues powerfully for the photograph as a primary historical document, as vital and revealing as any written record. Sinclair's authoritative narrative voice guides the reader through the images with scholarly precision and genuine warmth, illuminating the broader themes of nationhood, identity, and belonging. Whether you are a passionate historian, a lover of photography, or simply curious about the roots of a remarkable Pacific nation, this volume leaves one question lingering: how much of a nation's soul can truly be captured in a single frame?
Author: Keith Sinclair & Wendy Harrex
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Oxford University Press
Genre: Australian history
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Step into the fascinating visual tapestry of a nation in the making — Looking Back: A Photographic History of New Zealand presents a sweeping chronicle of New Zealand's past through a carefully curated collection of historical photographs, capturing the land, its people, and the dramatic social transformations that shaped a nation. From the pioneering colonial era to the evolving cultural identity of the twentieth century, this landmark work documents the triumphs, struggles, and everyday life of New Zealanders in vivid, evocative detail, offering readers an intimate window into moments that textbooks alone cannot convey. Authored by Keith Sinclair, one of New Zealand's most distinguished historians, and Wendy Harrex, Looking Back stands as a cornerstone of New Zealand historiography — a work that argues powerfully for the photograph as a primary historical document, as vital and revealing as any written record. Sinclair's authoritative narrative voice guides the reader through the images with scholarly precision and genuine warmth, illuminating the broader themes of nationhood, identity, and belonging. Whether you are a passionate historian, a lover of photography, or simply curious about the roots of a remarkable Pacific nation, this volume leaves one question lingering: how much of a nation's soul can truly be captured in a single frame?