{"product_id":"2026770000629-secondhand-the-oxford-history-of-new-zealand","title":"The Oxford History Of New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Acceptable             ,              ex-library\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Ex-library with usual markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887926849755,"sku":"2026770000629-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9205666a-fe1a-44fc-bffc-705a77bc7cc5.png?v=1781749653","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000629-secondhand-the-oxford-history-of-new-zealand","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}