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More on the objects in A New Zealand History in 100 Objects

Learn more about the objects in A New Zealand History in 100 Objects

A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects by Jock Phillips shows New Zealand history through a new lens. 100 objects offer 100 entry points into the powerful, captivating stories of our shared past.

Want to know more about the facinating items in A New Zealand History in 100 Objects? Download our full reading notes to see all the sources and do extra research into each object.

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A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects
A unique new history of New Zealand, told through the captivating stories behind 100 everyday objects.
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