--- product_id: 97302169 title: "The Maori: The History and Legacy of New Zealand’s Indigenous People" brand: "charles river editors" price: "VT5800" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/97302169-the-maori-the-history-and-legacy-of-new-zealand-s store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Maori: The History and Legacy of New Zealand’s Indigenous People **Brand:** charles river editors **Price:** VT5800 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Maori: The History and Legacy of New Zealand’s Indigenous People by charles river editors - **How much does it cost?** VT5800 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/97302169-the-maori-the-history-and-legacy-of-new-zealand-s) ## Best For - charles river editors enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted charles river editors brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Maori: The History and Legacy of New Zealand’s Indigenous People - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717e+eTkxAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this book before you read the other two New Zealand books by Charles River’s Editors *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 5, 2018* I like this e-book, The Māori: The History and Legacy of New Zealand’s Indigenous People since it explains the culture and history of the Maori. One issue that I had while reading the other Charles River’s Editor books about New Zealand was why the Maori seem to have an aptitude for trading. The Maori had a concept called “homai o homai” which means a gift for a gift. So whenever the tribal subunits met each other, the visiting group provided a gift to the group being visited creating a sense of reciprocation between the groups. The book indicated that other native groups such as Native Americans and aboriginal societies were usually decimated by diseases brought by the colonizers, but the Maori society started to decline because of the introduction of muskets. The e-book describes the musket wars between the various Maori groups that lasted roughly 40 years. Next, the e-book describes the New Zealand wars which were similar to the traditional British colonial wars which necessitated the pacification of the natives. Several prominent Maori politicians were also described in the e-book. Lastly, the e-book described the participation of the Maori in both world wars. I wish that this e-book had come out before the other two e-books about New Zealand because this book enhanced my understanding of the Maori and why they readily fit into the British naval and trade culture. ### ⭐ Very Disappointing *by E***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 29, 2021* I really should have read the reviews before buying this book, if you can even call it that. Other than the small size, the biggest disappointment is how misleading the title of this book is. Calling this "The History and Legacy of New Zealand's Indigenous People" is an insult to history in general and most importantly the Maori People. This book focuses almost completely on European colonialism, and instead of focusing on the true history of Colonialism seems to glorify what was such a violent and destructive endeavor. I bought this book hoping to find something that does the immense history of the Maori people justice but instead was left feeling insulted that someone would even publish it. At one point the author even described Aboriginal Australians as "fleeing into the bush like hares at the first sight of a white man." It wasn't enough to write a book completely void of the true legacy and accomplishments of the Maori People, but Charles River Editions felt it necessary to describe a second Indigenous group in such horrible terms. Don't make the same mistake I did in buying this "book." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SHORT SHARP POTTED HISTORY *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 16, 2021* This is a concise and very readable summary of Maori involvement in New Zealand which is very timely in view of the debate we should be having about extremist attempts to impose 50/50 Maori/Pakeha co-governance on our country and to change its name to Aotearoa. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/97302169-the-maori-the-history-and-legacy-of-new-zealand-s](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/97302169-the-maori-the-history-and-legacy-of-new-zealand-s) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*