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Penguin, NZ, 2003. Soft cover. Book Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. Very clean interior.. ISBN 0143018671 9780143018674 [NZ]

ISBN10: 0143018671, ISBN13: 9780143018674, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover Second hand. New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. It was also the first to introduce a full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and the conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in New Zealand than anywhere else on Earth. This title tells that story in all its colour and drama. The narrative that emerges is an inclusive one about men and women, Maori and Pakeha. It shows that British motives in colonizing New Zealand were essentially humane; and that Maori, far from being passive victims of a "fatal impact", coped heroically with colonization and survived by selectively accepting and adapting what Western technology and culture had to offer. The latter part of the book reveals how an insulated and dependent British colony transformed itself into an independent nation, open to and competing with technological and cultural influences sweeping the globe.
[Auckland, AUCKL, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 0143018671, ISBN13: 9780143018674, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover
[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

Penguin New Zealand, Date: 2004-06-29. paperback. Used: Good. 2004. Penguin New Zealand ISBN 0143018671 9780143018674 [US]

ISBN10: 0143018671, ISBN13: 9780143018674, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover Second hand. New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. It was also the first to introduce a full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and the conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in New Zealand than anywhere else on Earth. This title tells that story in all its colour and drama. The narrative that emerges is an inclusive one about men and women, Maori and Pakeha. It shows that British motives in colonizing New Zealand were essentially humane; and that Maori, far from being passive victims of a "fatal impact", coped heroically with colonization and survived by selectively accepting and adapting what Western technology and culture had to offer. The latter part of the book reveals how an insulated and dependent British colony transformed itself into an independent nation, open to and competing with technological and cultural influences sweeping the globe. 2003. A very good copy only marked by age tanning of the edges and first page and a gift inscription.
[York, WA, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

Penguin New Zealand, Date: 2004-06-29. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 2004. Penguin New Zealand ISBN 0143018671 9780143018674 [US]

Penguin Books (NZ), Date: 2005. Paperback. New. 564 pages. 7.64x5.20x1.73 inches. 2005. Penguin Books (NZ) ISBN 0143018671 9780143018674 [GB]

Penguin Books (NZ) 2005 Softcover New 564 pages. 7.64x5.20x1.73 inches.