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Maori Wars

Linda Hill

Translator A Ai

Publisher: Publifye

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Maori Wars explores the 19th-century conflicts between the Maori, New Zealand's indigenous people, and British settlers, a clash profoundly shaping the nation's identity. It examines complex issues like land rights, breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi, and colonial expansion, revealing the Maori's fierce resistance against the British Empire's military might. The book argues these wars were more than battles; they represented the Maori's struggle for cultural survival, challenging narratives of inevitable colonial dominance and highlighting their resilience.

 
The book unfolds chronologically, starting with pre-colonial Maori society and the Treaty of Waitangi. It then analyzes escalating tensions, key battles, and the wars' aftermath, assessing the impact on Maori land ownership, political representation, and cultural identity. Through primary and secondary sources, including personal letters and oral histories, Maori Wars provides a balanced account of the cultural conflict, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical injustices to address contemporary issues of inequality and reconciliation in New Zealand.
Available since: 03/20/2025.
Print length: 60 pages.

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