A Short History of New Zealand


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By Gordon McLauchlan

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'I particularly like Gordon McLauchlan's style of writing. He makes history come alive while being full of facts and at the same time an accurate account of our history from the very early years before the Pakeha, right through our history to present day.' Christine Frayling, Booksellers NZ. Read review

‘Just simply our story, unadorned… McLauchlan has risen to the "fewer than 60,000 words" challenge and produced a very readable and surprisingly comprehensive account of how we got to where we are…’ Jillian Allison-Aitken, Books Editor, The Southland Times. Read review


A new edition of the bestselling short history on New Zealand, updated to include the Helen Clark years, the rise of John Key, the Christchurch earthquakes and the 2011 Rugby World Cup!

A lively and accessible history written by one of our most well-known commentators on matters past and present. Succinct and well referenced, this book is the most accessible introduction to New Zealand history currently in print.

Originally published in 2004, this updated and redesigned new edition features new photographs, and now includes a selected further reading list.

210 x 137 mm, 256 pages, paperback, b&w photographs

9781869538439

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Gordon McLauchlan

Gordon McLauchlan is well-known as an author, journalist and social commentator. He has written for many newspapers and magazines and published numerous books. His specific areas of interest are the historical, social and political heritage of New Zealanders, literature, agriculture, tourism and media.