Hawaiian History
Download or Read eBook Hawaiian History PDF written by Richard Lightner and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-08-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Richard Lightner |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2004-08-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780313072987 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0313072981 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Hawaiian History by : Richard Lightner
Book excerpt: Hawaii has been referred to as the crossroads of the Pacific. This book illustrates how many world cultures and customs meet in the Hawaiian Islands, providing a chronological overview highlighted by extracts from important works that express Hawaii's unique history. This work starts with chronological chapters on general and ancient Hawaiian history and continues through early Western contact, the 19th century, and Hawaii's annexation to the United States. Topics include politics, religion, social issues, business, ethnic groups, and race relations.
