The Long White Cloud: Ao Tea Roa (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Pember Reeves

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9781332488124: The Long White Cloud: Ao Tea Roa (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A sweeping history of New Zealand from first sight to the modern colony, told with clear purpose and local color.

This edition blends political, social, and cultural threads to show how a distant land became a vibrant, democratic society. It surveys the land’s discovery, the Wakefield-era land ideas, the growth of education, and the long conflicts and cautious reconciliation with the Maori. You’ll meet the pioneers, see the rise of grazing and mining, and follow the trials of governance through war, reform, and reformulation.

What you’ll experience:

  • An overview of how early settlers shaped land policy and education in a growing colony.
  • Portraits of leaders and key events that guided New Zealand toward self-government.
  • Insights into Maori life, warfare, diplomacy, and the impact of colonial decisions.
  • A through-line that connects exploration, settlement, industry, and politics across decades.

Ideal for readers of history, colonial studies, and those curious about how New Zealand found its path.

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