Bateman History Facts

Popular subject in a popular format. Set out chronologically, each year of the 20th century has information on major events, personalities and cultural history. There is a general introduction to NZ history up to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The years 1840-1899 get a page each with the years 1900-2005 getting a double page spread each. Focus is on fascinating information about NZ's past, as well as world firsts and unusual events.