Developments in New Zealand History

Developments in New Zealand History Series
Packed with comprehensive information, interesting images from past and present day, maps and artefacts, this accessible history series is an invaluable resource for classroom use.

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The Liberals | Hardback ISBN 1-86963-204-4
The colourful characters and progressive policies of the Liberal Party which governed between 1890 and 1911 are introduced to young readers... read more

The colourful characters and progressive policies belonging to the Liberal Party, which governed New Zealand between 1890 and 1911, are introduced to young readers in this interesting title. The ideologies and policies of the Liberal Party affect many of the historical developments represented throughout the rest of this series. The Liberals includes coverage of: old age pensions, votes for women, advances to settlers, land settlement, industrial legislation, strike actions, party development and profiles of key politicians.

The Forests | Hardback ISBN 186963-201-X
From pit-sawyers and gum diggers, to ships, furniture and housing, the history surrounding the clearing and use of New Zealand's native forest resources... read more

The Liberals
ISBN 1-86963-204-4
36 Pages
215 x 280mm
Hardcover
NZ Retail $29.95 Support for the Liberal Party came from a wide cross-section of New Zealand society including both urban and rural voters.'

Roads and Railways | Hardback ISBN 1-86963-203-6
As the nation progressed, so did its infrastructure. Kevin Boon highlights the first roads and railways built in NZ then follow the progresss... read more

The Liberals - Sir John McKenzie, Kate Sheppard, John Ballance, Sir Robert Stout, William Pember Reeves, Richard Seddon, Sir Joseph Ward

Development of Farming | HB ISBN 1-86963-202-8
The key events in New Zealand's early farming history are clearly traced. As land was cleared to expose arable pasture for settling farmers, livestock was... read more