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The Battlecruiser New Zealand- A Gift to Empire
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P8403
This book tells the story of HMS New Zealand, a battlecruiser paid for by the government of New Zealand at the height of its pro-Imperial 'jingo' era in 1909, when Britain's ally Japan was perceived as a threat in Australasia and the Pacific. Born of the collision between New Zealand's patriotic dreams and European politics, the tale of HMS New Zealand is further wrapped in the turbulent power-plays at the Admiralty in the years leading up to the First World War. The ship went on to have a distinguished First World War career, when she was present in all three major naval battles: Heligoland, Dogger Bank and Jutland, in the North Sea. The book 'busts' many of the myths associated with the ship and her construction, including the intent of the gift, New Zealand's ability to pay, deployment, and the story behind the piupiu (skirt) and tiki (pendant) that, the crew believed, bestowed special protection upon the vessel.
Stock Code | P8403.0 |
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Author | Wright M |
ISBN13 | 9781526784032 |
Format | Hardback |
Height(mm) | 234 |
Width(mm) | 156 |
Page Count | 288 |
Pictures | 60 |
Publication Date | 31 Aug 2021 |
Publication Status | Available |
Publisher | SEAFORTH PUBLISHING |
Record last updated | 04/05/2023 |