Cultural Atlas of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific

A stimulating and highly readable survey of the people and rich cultural traditions of the Pacific region. Coverage includes the ancient civilizations of the Australian Aborigines, the diverse cultures of New Guinea and the Pacific islands, the Polynesian voyagers, the Maori colonizers of Aotearoa, the European impact, the white settler societies of Australia and New Zealand, and the South Pacific today. 40 specially drawn colour maps, over 250 illustrations and features on selected topics of key cultural interest complement the text. Plus a full glossary and gazetteer...