The History of New Zealand (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313323560)

With its closest neighbor some 1,200 miles away, New Zealand is one of the most geographically isolated countries in the world. Its remoteness led to its relatively late settlement. Brooking traces New Zealand from its earliest Maori settlers to issues in 2003, covering intertribal relations, the effects of European contact, the challenges of globalization, and more. The volume includes a timeline of historical events, biographical entries of notable people in the history of New Zealand, a glossary of Maori terms, and a bibliographic essay.

With its closest neighbor some 1,200 miles away, New Zealand is one of the most geographically isolated countries in the world. Its remoteness led to its relatively late settlement. Brooking traces New Zealand from its earliest Maori settlers to issues in 2003, covering intertribal relations, the effects of European contact, the challenges of globalization, and more. The volume includes a timeline of historical events, biographical entries of notable people in the history of New Zealand, a glossary of Maori terms, and a bibliographic essay.

This concise, engagingly written volume is ideal for students and general interest readers seeking information on New Zealand's history.

Author: Tom Brooking
ISBN-10: 0313323569
ISBN-13: 9780313323560
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2004
Pages: 250
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.56h x 6.44w x 1.02d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2005 pg. 227