Mike Houlahan reviews Tutu Te Puehu: New Perspectives On The New Zealand Wars, edited by John Crawford and Ian McGibbon. While they were New Zealand wars, one facet well explored here is their international aspect: Kristyn Harman, Lyndall Ryan and Jeff Hopkins-Weise in particular illuminate how closely linked Australia was to the war. While the essayists have explored some obscure corners of New Zealand history, that does not make this collection an exercise in the arcane. Hopefully, their compilation in this volume will act as Crawford and McGibbon intended, as a catalyst for further discussion of pivotal moments in New Zealand’s history. This is a fascinating, entertaining and frequently enlightening collection which is well worth dipping into.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 02, 2018 15:51 UTC