Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen (eBook)

Witnessing the Fall of a Kingdom: A Monarch's Tale of Hawaii's Annexation and Indigenous Resistance

Liliʻuokalani (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
319 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778550-7 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen' by Lili'uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii provides a first-hand account of the events leading to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. Written in a candid and heartfelt style, the book offers a unique perspective on the political turmoil and annexation of Hawaii by the United States. Lili'uokalani's literary prowess shines through in her poignant descriptions of the beauty of Hawaii and the struggles of her people, making this work both a historical document and a literary masterpiece. This text is a crucial read for anyone interested in Hawaiian history, colonialism, or the plight of indigenous peoples. Lili'uokalani's eloquent writing style and intimate knowledge of the subject matter make this book a valuable resource for scholars and casual readers alike, shedding light on a chapter of history often overlooked.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: Aloha Betrayed • Grover Cleveland • Hawaiian Literature • hawaii culture • Hawaii's Last Queen • historical biography • indigenous voices • Island storytelling • Kaiulani • Lost Kingdom • monarchy history • Pacific Island literature • political memoir • president mckinley • Queen Liliʻuokalani • Queen Victoria • Royal autobiography • Sanford B. Dole • Shoal of Time • Unfamiliar Fishes