{"title":"Paul Madgwick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Madgwick\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of historical narratives, bringing to life the intricate details of past events with clarity and depth. His works provide readers with insightful perspectives on military history, blending thorough research with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose interested in understanding the complexities of history and warfare will find Paul Madgwick’s books both illuminating and thought-provoking. His careful attention to historical context invites readers to consider the broader implications behind the events he examines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"poutini-by-paul-madgwick-9781990042447","title":"Poutini","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMāori have lived on Te Tai Poutini for at least as long as anywhere else on these islands called New Zealand, bound by ancient stories and a unique affinity to pounamu. So why is the Māori story so impoverished in a region so rich in storytelling? - Paul Madgwick, from the Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoutini\u003c\/em\u003e aims to correct this by recording the Ngāi Tahu history of the West Coast. Esteemed kaumātua and 'Coaster' Paul Madgwick guides the reader through early Poutini mythology, the discovery of pounamu, the story of settlement, battles between iwi, life in the pā, and contact with Europeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book then explores the land sales and Māori reserves, through to the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998. It is rounded off by a look at modern challenges and opportunities, and topics such as the legacy of the World Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with beautiful images and extensive appendices, this is a landmark publication bringing together a lifetime of expertise and research, with special relevance to Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Archetype\/Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47541929804012,"sku":"9781990042447","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781990042447-poutini.jpg?v=1776661690"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-madgwick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}