{"title":"Imelda Bargas","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of New Zealand's history and military through the lens of expert historian, Imelda Bargas. Renowned for her meticulous research and engaging writing style, Bargas brings to life the profound impact and legacy of historical events on the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works, including the insightful \u003cem\u003eNew Zealand’s First World War Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers an in-depth look into the country's involvement in significant global conflicts. Bargas delves into the stories of remarkable people and places, providing an accessible and enlightening narrative for both history enthusiasts and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking to explore the detailed landscapes of battlefields or understand the broader socio-political implications of war, Imelda Bargas’s books are an invaluable resource. Her publications stand testament to a commitment to preserving New Zealand’s rich historical tapestry, making history both relatable and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-zealands-first-world-war-heritage-by-imelda-bargas-9781775591290","title":"New Zealand’s First World War Heritage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRediscover New Zealand’s hidden First World War history through the places where it happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo battles were fought here, yet the First World War intruded into the daily life of every New Zealander who remained at home. This ground-breaking book provides vivid new insights into their experiences through exploring the places where they lived, worked, coped and mourned: army camps, fortifications, soldier-settler farms, town halls, wharves, convalescent homes and hospitals, cemeteries and war memorials, dairy factories and woollen mills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Northland to Stewart Island, our landscape is signposted with thousands of poignant memorials, and behind the façades of old buildings, beneath scrub and behind farm fences lies a less visible landscape of war and hundreds of hidden stories waiting to be told: a soldier’s name carved on a remote railway station, a once bustling uniform factory in the heart of a city, a long abandoned gun battery …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique book will be a revelation to all New Zealanders. Extensively illustrated with new and period photographs and fascinating maps, it contains original research and information that will open the eyes of every reader to places and stories in their community hidden in plain sight. The impact of the First World War on New Zealanders was immense; its legacy can be seen all around us today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655469060332,"sku":"9781775591290","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4785103482820.jpg?v=1752470098"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/imelda-bargas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}