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Hawaii is the most recent state to join the Union and the only one that was once a royal kingdom. After Captain Cook “discovered” Hawaii in the late 18th century, European powers scrambled to capture Hawaii, determined to exploit its position as a crossroads in the Pacific. The arrival of the first missionaries marked the beginning of the struggle between native culture and its ancient gods, sexual licentiousness and human sacrifice rituals, and the rigid values of the Calvinists. Although Hawaii’s royal rulers embraced Christianity, they also worked hard to preserve their ancient way of life. But the success of a ruthless American sugar baron sealed their fate. In 1893, U.S. Marines overthrew the last queen of Hawaii, Lili’uokalani.
James L. Haley’s “Captive Paradise” tells the story of the conquistador King Kamehameha I, who unified the islands through terror and bloodshed but whose dynasty was destroyed by incest. . Gilded Age tycoons like Klaus Spreckel, who outmaneuvered their rivals; demagogue Lorrin Thurston, determined to keep Hawaii ruled by white men; President McKinley who presided over The final annexation of the island. There hasn’t been such a vibrant and compelling depiction of an extraordinary place and its people in decades.
Publisher : St. Martin’s Griffin; Reprint (December 8, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250070392
ISBN-13 : 978-1250070395
Item Weight : 1.15 lbs
Dimensions : 5.55 x 1.2 x 8.3 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book readable and engaging. They appreciate the detailed account of Hawaiian history, including the history of natives and colonizers. The information is well-researched and provides insights from native writings. Overall, customers describe the book as a balanced and informative account of Hawaii’s history.
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