the Hawaiian Kingdom: A History of Hawaii, Royal Rule, Monarchy, Native Leaders, and Fall Island Kingdom

The Hawaiian Kingdom tells the dramatic story of how a chain of rival islands became one of the most remarkable native monarchies in Pacific history. From the sacred world of old Hawaii and the rise of Kamehameha, to the growth of royal government, foreign pressure, constitutional struggle, and the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani, this book follows the full arc of Hawaiian history with clarity and depth. It brings together the lives of kings, queens, chiefs, missionaries, diplomats, and ordinary Hawaiians whose world was transformed by war, faith, trade, disease, and empire. Inside this book, you will discover: - The world of old Hawaii before unification- The rise of Kamehameha and the creation of the Hawaiian Kingdom- The fall of the old religious order and the spread of Christianity- How land reform, trade, and sugar changed Hawaiian society- The reign of King Kalakaua and the defense of royal authority- Queen Liliuokalani and the overthrow of the monarchy- The annexation of Hawaii and the lasting legacy of the kingdom >For readers interested in Hawaiian history, Polynesian history, royal history, indigenous history, and the history of the Pacific, The Hawaiian Kingdom offers a powerful account of one of the most important and tragic stories in the modern history of the islands.

Pagina's: 148, Paperback, Independently published