This book, written by a former senior civil servant and diplomat, reviews the relationship between Australia and New Zealand, with their common but different origins as colonies in the British Empire and their quite different characters today. In a highly readable text, the author tells the stories of the two countries, looks at their common endeavors, discusses their futures and considers the tricky question of whether New Zealand should merge with Australia.
Language
English
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
Release
December 01, 2003
ISBN 13
9781877276477
The Prickly Pair: Making Nationalism in Australia and New Zealand
This book, written by a former senior civil servant and diplomat, reviews the relationship between Australia and New Zealand, with their common but different origins as colonies in the British Empire and their quite different characters today. In a highly readable text, the author tells the stories of the two countries, looks at their common endeavors, discusses their futures and considers the tricky question of whether New Zealand should merge with Australia.