{"title":"Macdonald C","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our exclusive collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMacdonald C\u003c\/em\u003e, an author known for their captivating storytelling and imaginative narratives. Although much of Macdonald C's bibliography falls into the \u003cem\u003eUncategorised\u003c\/em\u003e section, each book stands out with its unique charm and universality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is the enthralling book \u003cem\u003eGarrison World\u003c\/em\u003e. This remarkable story transports readers into a world teeming with intricate plotlines and memorable characters, proving Macdonald C's talent in weaving immersive tales that engage the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking a riveting escape or a profound literary journey, the works of Macdonald C offer something special for every reader. Explore our collection today and discover the magic of Macdonald C's storytelling prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"garrison-world-by-macdonald-c-9781991033703","title":"Garrison World","description":"A major work by a distinguished historian, Garrison World examines the lives\nof soldiers and families constituting the British military presence in New\nZealand and other territories during the nineteenth century.\nThe British Empire’s expansion relied on a vast, mobile army (‘redcoats’),\nsupported by a dominant navy (‘bluejackets’). Despite New Zealand’s treatybased beginnings with tangata whenua, signifi cant British forces soon\narrived. Initially summoned to contain sporadic violence from disputes\nbetween iwi and the new colonial government, these military regiments and\nnaval vessels soon established a lasting presence.\n Spanning the decades 1840–1870, the book bridges the gap between\nnarratives of the New Zealand Wars and those detailing settlement and\ncolonial life. It  is rich with individual stories like that of Spencer Perceval\nNicholl, a 22-year-old ensign who, before leaving for New Zealand in 1863,\nspen t time in London socialising and ‘shopping for war’. His musings\nwhile buying a pistol – ‘I wonder if I will ever kill anyone with it?’ – starkly\ncontrasts with his experience just months later, taking cover outside\nGate Pā\/Pukehinahina at Tauranga, in the midst of the largest mortar\nbombardment New Zealand has ever seen.\nDeftly employing these personal accounts, Professor Macdonald locates\nNew Zealand’s confl icts within a much larger global set of events, with new\ninsights into the connections between the Indian ‘Mutiny’\/Rebellion of\n1857 , the New Zealand Wars and Jamaica’s Morant Bay Massacre in 1865.\n Garrison World is a signifi cant contribution to the historical narrative of the\nnineteenth century, combining original research with compelling visual\nstorytelling","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837008171244,"sku":"9781991033703","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b8f9415779f4d633b35f2f5c1b4bcada.jpg?v=1758589374"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/macdonald-c.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}