Phoney Wars : New Zealand Society in the Second World War
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Phoney Wars : New Zealand Society in the Second World War

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Phoney Wars : New Zealand Society in the Second World WarPhoney Wars: New Zealand Society in the Second World War dives deep into the lives of New Zealanders during World War II, exploring the societal dynamics and personal experiences that defined this tumultuous period. Authored by Stevan Eldred Grigg and Hugh Eldred Grigg, this insightful paperback challenges the conventional narratives surrounding the Second World War, making it a must read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Measuring 170 x 240

Phoney Wars: New Zealand Society in the Second World War dives deep into the lives of New Zealanders during World War II, exploring the societal dynamics and personal experiences that defined this tumultuous period. Authored by Stevan Eldred-Grigg and Hugh Eldred-Grigg, this insightful paperback challenges the conventional narratives surrounding the Second World War, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Measuring 170 x 240 mm and comprising 424 pages, this comprehensive examination presents a nuanced view of a country grappling with the realities of war, from rationing and shortages to fears and hopes of everyday life. Unlike traditional political or military histories, this work highlights the conflicts and divisions within New Zealand society, questioning the idea of moral absolutism in warfare. Readers will discover the often-overlooked complexities of allegiance and hostility, and how the war experience affected the fabric of New Zealand life. Suitable for anyone interested in historical narratives that unveil the truths often shrouded in propaganda, Phoney Wars invites readers to rethink the past in light of historical evidence and personal stories. Order your copy today to gain an enriched understanding of New Zealand's role in WWII, and delve into a unique perspective that highlights the human condition during one of history's darkest chapters. We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox NZ is a NZ-owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ, which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty, or tax.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm
Pages: 424
Bind: paperback
Authors: Stevan Eldred-Grigg, Hugh Eldred-Grigg Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 13-10-2017

Phoney Wars looks at the lives of New Zealanders during the greatest armed struggle the world has ever seen: the Second World War. It is not a political, economic or military history; rather it explores what life was like during the war years for ordinary people living under the New Zealand flag. It questions the war as a story of ‘good’ against ‘bad’. All readers know that the Axis powers behaved ruthlessly, but how many are aware of the brutality of the Allied powers in bombing and starving ‘enemy’ towns and cities? New Zealand colluded in and even carried out such brutal aggressions. Were we, in going to war, really on the side of the angels? Contrary to the propaganda of the time – and subsequent memory – going to war did not unite New Zealanders: it divided them, often bitterly. People disagreed over whether or not we should fight, what we were fighting for and why, who was fighting, who was paying, and who was dying. In this provocative and moving book, Stevan and Hugh Eldred-Grigg explore New Zealanders’ hopes and fears, beliefs and superstitions, shortages and affluence, rationing and greed, hysteria and humour, violence and kindness, malevolence and generosity, to argue that New Zealand need not have involved itself in the war at all.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
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