{"title":"Derek Leask","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerek Leask is a renowned author known for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. His works are particularly celebrated for their detailed exploration of New Zealand’s military past, offering readers an in-depth understanding of significant historical events. One of his most notable works, \u003cem\u003eAtlas of the New Zealand Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a comprehensive analysis of the conflicts that shaped the nation. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Leask presents the complex socio-political landscapes of these pivotal times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books are essential reads for anyone interested in military history and the intricacies of New Zealand's past. Derek Leask’s expertise and storytelling prowess ensure that his writing is both educational and captivating, offering valuable insights for historians, scholars, and anyone with a keen interest in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Derek Leask's collection to uncover the detailed accounts and strategic analyses that define New Zealand's historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"atlas-of-the-new-zealand-wars-by-derek-leask-9781776711291","title":"Atlas of the New Zealand Wars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eAtlas of the New Zealand Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, five decades of maps and plans from 1834 to 1884 provide remarkable new insight into the deep conflicts running through nineteenth-century Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with early skirmishes off the Taranaki coast and at the Chathams, Volume One follows the tracks inland from the Bay of Islands towards the Hokianga in the Northern Wars; it reveals the web of Te Rauparaha's influence radiating out from Kapiti to Port Nicholson and across Cook Strait to the Wairau; it takes us inside the barracks and ramparts of the colony's new towns; and concludes as the brewing unrest around Waitara in Taranaki explodes into war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the maps, we meet the people: Hone Heke and FitzRoy, Te Rangitake and Pratt, warriors and missionaries; and we go where they went: from the flagpole at Kororareka to Kawiti's pa at Ruapekapeka, up the Hutt River to Boulcott's farm, across Taranaki from Waitara to Kaitake pa. Through both tangata and whenua we understand the conflicts and their consequences anew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on thirty years of research, the \u003cem\u003eAtlas of the New Zealand Wars\u003c\/em\u003e reveals a complex series of challenges and misunderstandings, skirmishes and negotiations, battles and wars that have profoundly shaped the lives of Maori and Pakeha on these islands ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47260164063468,"sku":"9781776711291","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15985113482820.jpg?v=1769642576"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/derek-leask.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}