The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 2The University Press, 1933 - Great Britain |
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Page 138
From a military point of view the Maoris had serious defects : they lacked enterprise , perseverance in a single line of action , and a knowledge of the broader principles of campaigning . Though Cameron was a high - minded man of solid ...
From a military point of view the Maoris had serious defects : they lacked enterprise , perseverance in a single line of action , and a knowledge of the broader principles of campaigning . Though Cameron was a high - minded man of solid ...
Page 190
The peculiar circumstances of the origin of New Zealand encouraged faith in community action . The first Company settlements , and the provinces which succeeded them , undertook many functions which were later taken over by the central ...
The peculiar circumstances of the origin of New Zealand encouraged faith in community action . The first Company settlements , and the provinces which succeeded them , undertook many functions which were later taken over by the central ...
Page 220
The responsibility devolving upon the Government in taking this action is a great one , the refusal of Parliament to sanction it involving as it would the retirement of the Government or an appeal to the people ; but I feel confident ...
The responsibility devolving upon the Government in taking this action is a great one , the refusal of Parliament to sanction it involving as it would the retirement of the Government or an appeal to the people ; but I feel confident ...
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