A Short History of New Zealand

Author(s): Gordon McLauchlan

NZ History

A new edition of the bestselling short history on New Zealand, updated to include the Helen Clark years, the rise of John Key, the Christchurch earthquakes and the 2011 Rugby World Cup! A lively and accessible history written by one of our most well-known commentators on matters past and present. Succinct and well referenced, this book is the most accessible introduction to New Zealand history currently in print. Originally published in 2004, this updated and redesigned new edition features new photographs, and now includes a selected further reading list.


Product Information

Gordon McLauchlan is a well-known journalist, author and social commentator.  He is a seasoned media commentator not afraid to speak his mind.  His previous books include:  The Line that Dares - A History of the Union Steam Ship Company (1987); A History of New Zealand Humour (1988); The Story of New Zealand Beer (1995); A Life's Sentences-A Memoir (2004); Great Tales From New Zealand History (2005, reprinted in 2008); A Short Short History of New Zealand (2005, reprinted 2007); The Life and Times of Auckland (2008); The Saltwater Highway: The Story of Ports and Shipping in New Zealand (2012); and The Passionless People (2012).  He was also editor-in-chief of The New Zealand Encyclopaedia (Bateman, 1984, revised 1987, 1991, 1995) for ten years.

General Fields

  • : 9781869538439
  • : David Bateman Limited, New Zealand
  • : David Bateman Limited, New Zealand
  • : May 2014
  • : 210 x 137 mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gordon McLauchlan
  • : Paperback
  • : 1405
  • : English
  • : 993
  • : new
  • : 256
  • : HB
  • : Black and White