Feb 22, 2012 it was also the first to introduce full democracy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The penguin history of new zealand, michael king shop. While the book has few trappings of academic history in that there are no references, and there is no bibliography though. Penguin history of new zealand ebook written by michael king. The illustrations are wonderful and add greatly to the books appeal. Jul 05, 2011 new zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. The penguin history of new zealand by michael king rakuten kobo. The penguin history of new zealand michael king book instock. Michael kings most popular book is the penguin history of new zealand. The penguin history of new zealand by michael king 2003. The narrative that emerges is an inclusive one about men and women, maori and pakeha.
Penguin revolutionised publishing in the 1930s through its inexpensive paperbacks, sold through woolworths and other high street stores for sixpence, bringing highquality. The penguin history of new zealand book by michael king. He wrote or edited over 30 books on new zealand topics, including the bestselling penguin history of new zealand, which was the most popular new zealand book of 2004. It was cofounded in 1935 by sir allen lane with his brothers richard and john, as a line of the publishers the bodley head, only becoming a separate company the following year.
This bestselling book, the triumphant fruit of careful research, wide reading and judicious assessment, is the unchallenged contemporary reference on the history of new zealand. Michael king was a new zealand biographer, author and historian and worked on exploring the maori culture and history throughout his life. King s text has been hailed for its accessibility and for being positive and constructive in a time of uncertainty. Hindsight books hamilton, new zealand seller rating. Buy the penguin history of new zealand large print by king, michael isbn. Buy the penguin history of new zealand, oxfam, king, michael, 0143567578, 9780143567578, books, history cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Dr michael king wrote extensively in regard to the treaty. Oct, 2003 penguin history of new zealand ebook written by michael king. Online shopping for from a great selection of history used, new and collectible books. And although the entire canon of new zealand literature was considered, there was room for modern books lloyd joness novel the book of fame, tawa by elizabeth knox, and, most recently, michael kings penguin history of new zealand, published in december, and which even at this moment is running out of bookstores.
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The penguin history of new zealand michael king this bestselling book, the triumphant fruit of careful research, wide reading and judicious assessment, is the unchallenged contemporary reference on the history of new zealand. Michael kings penguin history of new zealand history and. It reads like a series of wikipedia articles spliced together, a history for the lowest common. Michael king obe 15 december 1945 30 march 2004 was a new zealand popular historian, author, and biographer. The penguin history of new zealand quotes showing of 3 if popular mythology is to be believed, the discoverer of new zealand was a polynesian voyager named kupe. The penguin history of new zealand by king, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read the penguin history of new zealand by michael king available from rakuten kobo. Dr king taught or held fellowships at seven universities in new zealand and other countries, including georgetown university in washington dc, where he was visiting professor of new zealand studies.
Michael king was one of new zealands leading historians. Hello, i am interested in learning about the history of new zealand. The penguin history of new zealand by michael king penguin. The penguin history of new zealand by michael king, michael. Dec 28, 2012 buy the penguin history of new zealand large print by king, michael isbn. The penguin history of new zealand by michael king alibris.
He won a wide range of awards for this work, including the new zealand book award for nonfiction, the wattie book of the year twice, the montana medal for nonfiction and. The penguin history of new zealand by michael king librarything. He won a wide range of awards for this work, including the new zealand book award for nonfiction, the wattie book of the year twice, the montana medal for nonfiction, and, in 2003, an inaugural prime ministers award for literary. 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. Kings penguin history of new zealand became the most popular book of the year, and was the readers choice at the 2004 montana new zealand book awards. Dec 28, 2012 new zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. The late michael king was one of new zealands leading historians.
New zealand s history is dominated by its maori people who arrived. Michael king biography childhood, life achievements. His family belonged to the irish and scottish ethnicity and followed the catholic culture. The penguin history of new zealand michael king book. In this clip from the programme michael king, history man, michael king and his publisher at penguin books, geoff walker, talk about his general history of new zealand. This bestseller, the triumph of meticulous research, much reading and judicious evaluation, is the contemporary spearhead of contemporary reference for new zealands history.
He wrote or edited over 30 books on new zealand topics, including the bestselling penguin history. If you are interested in further reading i would suggest dr kings being pakeha. He was a contributor to the prestigious oxford history of new zealand and wrote for all five volumes of the dictionary of new zealand biography. Michael king has 209 books on goodreads with 5389 ratings.
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