The New Zealand Wars (The NZ Series), by Matthew Wright

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Why did the New Zealand Wars occur? Who fought them and how did they proceed? And where were these battles fought? In The New Zealand Wars, historian Matthew Wright explores one of the most defining periods in Aotearoa New Zealand’s past – why the conflicts began, who fought them and how they unfolded across the country between 1845 and 1872.

From the Battle of Gate Pā and the rise of Pai Mārire to the campaigns of Te Kooti and Colonel G. S. Whitmore, Wright brings the major events, places and personalities to life. The book features glossaries that explain military terms, and sidebars that explore subjects like ‘Did Māori invent trench warfare?’, and ‘Food, horrible food’. The clear, accessible text is complemented by more than 70 colour images, including photographs of battle sites that can still be visited today.

An engaging introduction to the New Zealand Wars and their enduring impact on the people, landscapes and history of Aotearoa. The New Zealand Wars by Matthew Wright belongs in every collection of military history books. 

Pages: 100