{"title":"Lucy Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucy Mackintosh is a remarkable author dedicated to exploring the intricate layers of history and its enduring impacts on contemporary society. Known for her insightful and meticulously researched works, Mackintosh has carved a niche in the realm of history and military literature. Her contributions to the genre extend far beyond recounting events, as she masterfully presents history through engaging narratives that emphasise its relevance to today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her noted works is the intriguing book \u003cem\u003eShifting Grounds\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the historical transformations of landscapes and places, connecting them to cultural and societal shifts. Lucy Mackintosh invites readers on a journey through time, encouraging a deeper understanding of how our past continually shapes our present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMackintosh’s writing is not just an educational pursuit but a bridge connecting readers with the multifaceted stories of history. Her ability to weave compelling tales from historical facts makes her books not only informative but immensely enjoyable for history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Lucy Mackintosh’s works in our \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e collection and embark on a fascinating exploration of our world’s ever-changing narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shifting-grounds-by-lucy-mackintosh-9781988587332","title":"Shifting Grounds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a city that has forgotten and erased much of its history, there are still places where traces of the past can be found. Deep histories, both natural and human, have been woven together over hundreds of years in places across Tamaki Makaurau\/Auckland, forming potent sites of national significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning book unearths these histories in three iconic landscapes: Pukekawa\/Auckland Domain, Maungakiekie\/One Tree Hill, and the Otuataua Stonefields at Ihumatao. Spanning the length of human occupation at these sites, \u003cem\u003eShifting Grounds\u003c\/em\u003e offers rich, kaleidoscopic perspectives on particular moments at each, exploring how their histories have evolved over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApproaching landscapes as an archive, it delves deeply into specific places and examines the broader questions that arise from them. Places such as the early Māori gardens of the Otuataua Stonefields, Te Wherowhero's cottage in the Auckland Domain, the Ihumatao mission station, John Logan Campbell's olive grove, Chinese market gardens in the Domain, and sites of remembrance on Maungakiekie allow us to understand histories that have not made it into our history books or memorials, but which still resonate through Auckland and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucy Mackintosh's richly illustrated book provides a rare historical assessment of Tamaki Makaurau\/Auckland's past, with findings and stories that deepen understanding of New Zealand history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853968396524,"sku":"9781988587332","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/88357e7bd732794462235f7b537b100f.jpg?v=1759271450"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lucy-mackintosh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}