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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-100313282331
ISBN-139780313282331
eBay Product ID (ePID)30883111
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
Publication NameHawaiian History : an Annotated Bibliography
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
SubjectAmericas (North, Central, South, West Indies), United States / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorRichard Lightner
SeriesBibliographies of the States of the United States Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-042288
Reviews"[T]his title will be useful in most academic libraries. Recommended. General and academic collections." Choice, "This work brings together, in a clearly organized format, diverse secondary and significant primary sources documenting the multicultural history or Hawaii; it will serve as a valuable starting point for all levels of research about Hawaii."- Reference & User Services Quarterly, "[T]his title will be useful in most academic libraries. Recommended. General and academic collections."- Choice, "This work brings together, in a clearly organized format, diverse secondary and significant primary sources documenting the multicultural history or Hawaii; it will serve as a valuable starting point for all levels of research about Hawaii." Reference & User Services Quarterly
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume NumberNo. 11
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal016.9969
Table Of ContentSeries Foreword Preface Map Chronology General Histories and Reference Guides Ancient Hawaii (to 1778) Early Western Contact (1778-1840) Mid-19th Century (1840-1870) Late 19th Century (1870-1898) Territorial Period (1903-1959) Statehood (1959 to present) Local History Religion Science Social Ethnic Groups Race Relations Commerce Historic Sites Index to Authors Index to Subjects
SynopsisHawaii 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.