The Oxford History Of New Zealand
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A landmark work of academic history, The Oxford History of New Zealand presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of New Zealand's past, from its Polynesian origins through to the modern era. Edited by W. H. Oliver with B. R. Williams, the volume brings together leading scholars to chronicle the political, economic, social, and cultural forces that shaped one of the Pacific's most distinctive nations. Written with scholarly rigor yet accessible prose, it details the complex interplay between Māori and Pākehā societies, the development of colonial institutions, and the emergence of a unique national identity. Each chapter argues for a nuanced understanding of New Zealand's history, resisting simplistic narratives in favor of layered, evidence-driven analysis. Widely regarded as an essential reference for students, academics, and general readers alike, this authoritative collection remains a cornerstone of New Zealand historiography.
Author: W. H. Oliver With B. R. Williams
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, The Clarendon Press / Oxford University Press
Genre: Australasion & Pacific history
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A landmark work of academic history, The Oxford History of New Zealand presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of New Zealand's past, from its Polynesian origins through to the modern era. Edited by W. H. Oliver with B. R. Williams, the volume brings together leading scholars to chronicle the political, economic, social, and cultural forces that shaped one of the Pacific's most distinctive nations. Written with scholarly rigor yet accessible prose, it details the complex interplay between Māori and Pākehā societies, the development of colonial institutions, and the emergence of a unique national identity. Each chapter argues for a nuanced understanding of New Zealand's history, resisting simplistic narratives in favor of layered, evidence-driven analysis. Widely regarded as an essential reference for students, academics, and general readers alike, this authoritative collection remains a cornerstone of New Zealand historiography.