Two Peoples, One Land
Reed New Zealand Ltd, Auckland 2006
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This landmark book was the first book-length scholarly rebuttal of James Belich’s 1980s-era vision of the New Zealand wars and established a different basis for understanding both the military actions and the political nature of these dramatic events. This classic title is highly valued and has become a collectors’ item. Limited stocks available, contact Matthew Wright directly. Price on application.
Western Front: the New Zealand division in the First World War 1916-18
Reed New Zealand Ltd, Auckland 2005
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This short illustrated campaign history was written for Reed and forms part of Matthew Wright’s military history series. Get the original edition paperback with full illustrations, not available in the Kindle edition. Price on application.
The New Zealand Experience at Gallipoli and the Western Front
Oratia Books, Auckland 2017
ISBN 978-0-947506-19-3
This far-reaching social analysis of the impact of the First World War on New Zealand’s soldiers takes readers on a gut-wrenching journey through the Gallipoli and Western Front campaigns, exploring how pre-war visions of glory were broken on the battlefield. A chapter is devoted to discussing the Gallipoli participation debate and relating it to the social impact on New Zealand. This thoroughly researched and scholarly work is a must-read for anybody wanting to understand how the ‘war to end all wars’ re-shaped lives.
Other Matthew Wright titles
After a career spanning forty years many Matthew Wright books are no longer available.
Here is a selection of older covers from across the years.