Burdon's important "social and political history of New Zealand 1918-39" deals with many major developments and challenges in NZ between the two World Wars, a time of numerous momentous events. These include adjustments following WWI, the impact of the Great Depression, the influenza epidemic, many social reforms, political instability, the first Socialist (Labour) government, radio, motor cars, major public works, high unemployment, the Maori people, NZ's stewardship of its Pacific Islands responsibilities, the economic importance of acgriculture, education and health initiatives, pensions, literature, the arts and sport. All these factors, and more, are closely examined in this impressive survey of years of great import to NZ. 382 pages including note on sources, index, 28 b/w photos (many portraits of notable contemporary figures),six intext illustrations. Gray hard covers with black spine titles VG+, red ink name/address top corner FFEP, text block otherwise excellent. DJ VG with few short tears, mostly to top edge, chips, lower corner of the front flap has been clipped, removing endings of the last few line of the blurb.

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Title: The New Dominion
Publisher: Reed/Allen and Unwin, Wellington/London
Publication Date: 1965
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Photos
Edition: 1st
Condition: VG+
Dust Jacket Condition: VG

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