{"product_id":"the-treaty-of-waitangi","title":"The Treaty of Waitangi","description":"The treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 by over 500 chiefs, and by William Hobson, representing the British Crown. To the British it was the means by which they gained sovereignty over New Zealand. But to Maori people it had a very different significance, and they are still affected by the terms of the treaty, often adversely.\nThe Treaty of Waitangi, the first comprehensive study of the treaty, deals with its place in New Zealand history from its making to the present day. The story covers the several treaty signings and the substantial differences between Maori and English texts; the debate over interpretation of land rights and the actions of settler governments determined to circumvent treaty guarantees; the wars of sovereignty in the 1860s and the longstanding Maori struggle to secure a degree of autonomy and control over resources.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0868614270\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.0868614270.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Orange, Claudia\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: It's been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wear—creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52244548321567,"sku":"PKV.0868614270.A","price":6.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/0868614270-0.jpg?v=1773421583","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/the-treaty-of-waitangi","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}