"The City of Auckland, New Zealand, 1840-1920" is a study by renowned historian John Barr about the period of development of Auckland from its founding in 1840 to the beginning of the 20th century. The author describes in detail the influence of the colonial era on the formation of the city as a center of trade, culture and politics. The book examines the key events, personalities and cultural changes that took place in Auckland during this period. Thanks to in-depth analysis and a high level of research, the reader gets the opportunity to better understand the history of the development of this important city in New Zealand.