{"product_id":"invasion-of-waikato-te-riri-ki-tainui","title":"Invasion of Waikato : Te Riri ki Tainui","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"column is-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article__content push-down\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"synopsis content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book begins with the 1863 crossing of the Mangatāwhiri 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 Māori 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Invasion of Waikato\/Te Riri ki Tainui \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800–2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Unity Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43585969062085,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/6679\/3413\/files\/9781991033901.jpg?v=1717893391","url":"https:\/\/unitybooks.myshopify.com\/products\/invasion-of-waikato-te-riri-ki-tainui","provider":"Unity Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}