Our First Foreign War Jessica Ngatai

Jessica Ngatai

This book is published to mark that milestone

’ — Linda Burgess

making it the ideal way to catch up with the latest poetry from both established and emerging New Zealand poets

Our First Foreign War Jessica NgataiThe fascinating account of an often overlooked war When war broke out between the British Empire and the Boer republics in 1899, New Zealand was among Britains most enthusiastic supporters. Many welcomed the opportunity to prove their nations military capabilities and its loyalty to the Empire. Although the numbers sent to South Africa were small, the response at home was on a grander scale. Contributions to the war effort flooded in and New