A short, very accessible snapshot of New Zealand's history written with tourists and anyone new to the country in mind. Written in a lively manner by Christchurch born and bred Stevan Eldred-Grigg, one of New Zealand's leading writers of both history and fiction, this book is also ideal for students or anyone interested in an entertaining overview of our past.
Author Biography
Stevan Eldred-Grigg is one of the most controversial novelists and historians in New Zealand. Born on the back seat of a speeding taxi, he grew up in a tumultuous household in suburban Christchurch. His mother, a stroppy working-class woman, had the gift of the gab. His father, careful and precise, came from a conservative 'old family'. The varying opinions in the family led to a questioning of life, history and society.
