History & Archaeology
Unearth the past with our fascinating collection of history and archaeology books, offering insights into general history, military campaigns, natural history, and New Zealand history. Delve into epic battles and strategies with detailed accounts of military history, explore the wonders of the natural world through natural history books, or uncover the rich heritage of Aotearoa in our curated selection of New Zealand history. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds, our archaeology books reveal ancient civilisations and groundbreaking discoveries.
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Japan at War in the Pacific | Clements
Summary Specs By the time of Japan's surrender in 19...
View full detailsHermann Goering | Blaine Taylor
Summary Specs 1939 was a glorious year for Hermann G...
View full detailsKorea at War | Michael J. Seth
Summary Specs An engaging history covering a century...
View full detailsBrief History of Singapore and Malaysia
Summary Specs The fascinating account of two former ...
View full detailsTitus Angus White & the Maori Captives on Waitemata Harbour 1863/4
Summary Specs In November 1863 at the battle of Rang...
View full detailsThose Magnificent Voyagers of the Pacific
Summary Specs This epic story begins 5000 years ago,...
View full detailsBlood and Dirt | Jared Davidson
Summary Specs 'Picture, for a minute, every artwork ...
View full detailsBateman Illustrated History of New Zealand
Summary Specs In this third, revised and expanded ed...
View full detailsLeopard 1 Main Battle Tank | Michael Shackleton
Summary Specs The Leopard 1 family of vehicles becam...
View full detailsCommune | Olive Jones
Summary Specs In 1979, teenager Olive Jones was one ...
View full detailsDays of Darkness | Hazel Riseborough
Summary Specs The narrative of the Parihaka communit...
View full detailsVintage Aviators | Gavin Conroy
Summary Specs Many New Zealanders do not realise tha...
View full detailsKiwis in Conflict | Christopher Pugsley
Summary Specs Kiwis in Conflict is the story of New ...
View full detailsEarth: The World Atlas | Millennium House
Presents a comprehensive look at the world from the earliest geological records and primitive monocultures to the cosmopolitan melting pots of our ...
View full detailsBrief History of Thailand | Richard A. Ruth
Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realise. A B...
View full detailsChrysanthemum and the Sword | Ruth Benedict
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a timeless work that has defined much of our present understanding of Japan. "How and why does Japanese culture ...
View full detailsShared Histories | J. Christeller
Across the motu there are places that remind those who stop there of the bloody battles between Māori iwi and the Crown known as the New Zealand ...
View full detailsBrief History of Vietnam | Bill Hayton
A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous history A Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land t...
View full detailsPanhard Armoured Car Enthusiasts' Manual
In the history of armoured fighting vehicles few have been so successful or extensively employed as the French-built Panhard AML armoured car, whic...
View full detailsEnglish Text of the Treaty of Waitangi
This exceptional analysis of the English text of the Treaty of Waitangi represents a major reassessment in our understanding of this foundational d...
View full detailsWhitiki! Whiti! Whiti! E! | Monty Soutar
This major publication about Maori participation in the First World War is written by NZ's leading Maori military historian Dr Monty Soutar, author...
View full detailsHe Tohu Box Set | Orange, Brookes, O''Malley
He Tohu Box Set Author: Orange, Brookes, O''Malley ISBN: 9781991033154 Book Type: Hardback
Death Among Good Men | Nathalie Philippe
Lindsay Merritt Inglis was a young man who found a talent for soldiering with the First New Zealand Expeditionary Force, commanding a Machine Gun c...
View full detailsWomen's Suffrage Petition | Te Petihana Whakamana Poti Wahine, 1893
In 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world with universal suffrage: all New Zealand women now had the right to vote. This achievemen...
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