Patu by Gavin Bishop (Hardback)

A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winningGavin Bishop

Discover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars inthis powerfully told and richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bishop.

Auē! Te mamae!
Navigate the defining moments of the wars, visit the battle sites and explorethe sweeping change that took place in Aotearoa during the 19th century.

Guiding readers through the bitter armed clashes over land and sovereignty,PATU is an essential book for every home, school and library.

A stunning large format hardback, complete with foldout maps of key pā,villages and battle sites, this is a book to engross children and adults,bringing to life a complex period of Aotearoa's past that has urgent relevancefor our present and future.

Meet the gods, demigods and heroes of the Maori world, and exploreAotearoa's exciting legends from the Creation to the Migration. Fascinating,beautiful and informative, this once-in-a-generation compendium deserves a placeon every bookshelf.

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