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Tangata Whenua: A History – Aroha Harris

Tangata Whenua: A History presents a comprehensive narrative of Maori history from ancient origins in South China to the twenty-first century. This paperback edition draws directly from the award-winning Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History, offering a reader-friendly format with maps, diagrams, references, and a statistical appendix. Ideal for students, general readers, or as a gift, it makes this landmark work accessible to a wider audience.

Celebrated for its authoritative research, the original hardback has won multiple accolades, including the 2015 Royal Society Science Book Prize, Te Korero o Mua Award at the Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Awards, and Gold in the Pride in Print Awards. Maori leaders, reviewers, and younger commentators have praised the book for weaving together historical research, archaeology, science, and oral traditions, creating a work described as “a canvas to paint the future on” and a significant contribution to understanding between the people of Aotearoa.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Maori history from ancient origins to the twenty-first century

Reader-friendly paperback edition of the award-winning illustrated history

Includes maps, diagrams, references, and statistical appendix

Draws on research, archaeology, science, and oral traditions

Recognised with multiple awards and critical acclaim

Author: Aroha Harris
Format: Soft Cover
ISBN: 9780908321537
Ideal For: Adults, students, educators, and anyone interested in Maori history, culture, and society

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