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Contents: An essay in Pakeha-Maori relationships : the memorials of the New Zealand Wars -- Imperialism in stone : the memorials of the South African War -- The sorrow and the pride : the memorials of the Great War -- The search for a New Zealand style : the architects and sculptors of the Great War memorials -- A new vision : the living memorials of the Second World War -- Conflict and renewal : memorials since 1945 -- Appendix : types of First World War community memorials Summary: Over 30,000 New Zealanders have died in wars since 1840. They have been remembered in more than 1000 memorials that stand in public places throughout New Zealand. Except on Anzac Day, most people pass by these monuments without really looking at them. Yet a huge amount of social energy and resources went into their creation - the largest act of artistic patronage in our history. This beautiful book ... tells the fascinating story of who erected these memorials and why, and reveals how their diverse forms say much about New Zealand identity and the tragedy of war. The account begins with the memorials to the New Zealand Wars, explores the sculpted monuments to the South African and First World wars, and the 'living memorials' to the Second World War, then concludes with the many imaginative artistic responses of the 2000s. (Cover)