This book presents a comprehensive historical account of Papua New Guinea covering the first one hundred years of its modern history. James Sinclair traces political, social, and colonial developments, examining the impact of European contact, administration, and governance on indigenous societies. The work provides an in-depth narrative of nation-building, cultural change, and political transf…
A collection of readings, arranged in chronological order, intended to provide source material for students in history and social scinece. Separate chapters are devoted to the parallel developments in Papua and the Territory of New Guinea. Brief narrative passages provide continuity between extracts and chapters