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Treaty of Waitangi
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Treaty of Waitangi by Ross Calman offers a short, balanced introduction to the nation's founding document. Using plain language, it covers the events surrounding the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, while also examining what has transpired since. The book provides information on the key personalities...
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A short, balanced introduction to the nation's founding document. In plain language it covers the events around the signing of The Treaty of Waitangi, and what has happened since. Also included is information on the key personalities, a wealth of illustrations, and the full text of the treaty, in English and Maori.
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Description
Treaty of Waitangi by Ross Calman offers a short, balanced introduction to the nation's founding document. Using plain language, it covers the events surrounding the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, while also examining what has transpired since.
The book provides information on the key personalities involved and includes a wealth of illustrations. Additionally, readers will find the full text of the treaty, presented in both English and MΔori.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780947506162
Publisher: Oratia Media
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 June 2016
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Oratia Books
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 250g
Pages: 32
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