An Old New Zealander: Te Rauparaha Napoleon of the South

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ISBN: 9781991192332
Title: An Old New Zealander: Te Rauparaha Napoleon of the South
Author: BUICK T LINDSAY

Nick-named \”The Napoleon of the South, the Maori chief Te Rauparaha, of the Ngati Toa tribe led a campaign of conquest over Ngai Tahu throughout the South Island in the early 1800s. He later used a surprising range of diplomatic skills to make peace with his former tribal enemies and the colonists that encroached upon Maori traditions with their hunger for land. This record of Te Rauparaha’s life was compiled by the renowned journalist and historian Lindsay Buick, and stands as one of New Zealand’s classic histories.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/01/2023
Available stock: 1