Description

An Explanation Of The Principal Causes Which Led To The Present War On The West Coast Of New Zealand (1869) is a historical book written by Thomas McDonnell. The book provides a detailed account of the causes that led to the West Coast War in New Zealand, which took place between 1864 and 1866. McDonnell, who was a prominent figure in the conflict, provides an insider's perspective on the events that led to the war, including the role of government policies, land disputes, and tensions between settlers and the indigenous Maori people. The book also explores the military tactics used during the war, including the use of guerrilla warfare and the challenges faced by both sides. Overall, An Explanation Of The Principal Causes Which Led To The Present War On The West Coast Of New Zealand provides a valuable historical account of a significant conflict in New Zealand's history.In Defense Of The Action Taken By Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas McDonnell, Whilst Commanding The Patea Field Force.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.