The Story of a TreatyThe Treaty of Waitangi is a central document in New Zealand history. This lively account tells the story of the Treaty from its signing in 1840 through the debates and struggles of the nineteenth century to the gathering political momentum of recent decades. The second edition of this popular book brings the story up to the present. New illustrations enrich the history, giving life to the events as they unfold. Printed in full colour, The Story of a Treaty will continue as a superb introduction to Treaty history for future generations. |
Contents
| 1 | |
| 17 | |
Kāwanatanga and rangatiratanga | 46 |
The colonial government takes charge | 75 |
Into the twentieth century | 92 |
The Treaty takes centre stage | 116 |
Looking to the future | 146 |
Afterword | 190 |
Treaty of Waitangi timeline | 192 |
Index | 196 |
About the author | 231 |
Original print edition cover | 232 |
Copyright and publisher information | 234 |
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