Provides an accurate and up-to-date history of New Zealand New Zealand is one of the most geographically isolated countries in the world, whose closest neighbour is some 1,200 miles away. It is this remoteness which contributed to its late settlement, in respect to other countries throughout history. Brooking traces New Zealand from its earliest Maori settlers to issues in 2003, covering intertribal relations, the effects of European contact, the challenges of globalization, and more. Includes a timeline of historical events, biographical entries of notable people in the history of New Zealand, a glossary of Maori terms, and a bibliographic essay. This concise, engagingly written volume is ideal for students and general readers seeking information on New Zealand's history. Part of The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series Part of an established series Provides an accurate and up-to-date historical narrative of New Zealand for general readers