{"product_id":"invasion-of-waikato-the","title":"Invasion of Waikato, The","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Waikato War is a pivotal event in the history of Aotearoa. In this accessible introduction, Vincent O'Malley explains the enduring impact of these conflicts, continuing his remarkable work on the New Zealand Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with the 1863 crossing of the Mangata whiri River by British troops. This act marked the Crown's declaration of war against the Waikato tribes, igniting a conflict with far-reaching consequences. At its heart, the war was a clash between the Crown's push for control and Ma ori insistence on self- governance, a right affirmed in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The resulting conflict has shaped the nation for over a century, more influential, O'Malley argues, than even New Zealand's involvement in the two World Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Invasion of Waikato\/Te Riri ki Tainui\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003efeatures short biographies of people and groups who have contributed to our contemporary understanding of the events. Building on Dr O'Malley's comprehensive 2016 study, The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800-2000, this concise account includes rich illustrations and detailed maps. Insights from recent research emphasise the roles of memory and place in shaping our understanding of this history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear and engaging writing, Vincent O'Malley helps readers explore a crucial period in Aotearoa's past, opening up this history to a wide readership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bridget Williams Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43070995726370,"sku":"9781991033901","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/0785\/1042\/files\/Copy-of-Book-Template--55.jpg?v=1725151735","url":"https:\/\/petronella.live\/products\/invasion-of-waikato-the","provider":"Petronella's Gallery and Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}