Publisher's Synopsis
Hawaii's Story By Hawaii's Queen, Liliuokalani is a memoir written by the last reigning monarch of Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani. The book provides a detailed account of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 by American businessmen and politicians, who were supported by the United States government. The Queen recounts her personal experiences during the turbulent times leading up to the overthrow, including her attempts to negotiate with the American government to preserve the sovereignty of Hawaii. She also discusses the political and social climate of Hawaii during her reign, including the influence of American missionaries, the impact of the sugar industry on the economy, and the growing tensions between native Hawaiians and foreign settlers.Throughout the book, Liliuokalani expresses her deep love for her country and her people, and her strong belief in the importance of preserving Hawaiian culture and traditions. She also reflects on the role of women in Hawaiian society and the challenges she faced as a female monarch.Overall, Hawaii's Story By Hawaii's Queen, Liliuokalani provides a unique and important perspective on the history of Hawaii and the struggle for Hawaiian independence. It is a powerful and moving account of a remarkable woman and her fight to protect her country and people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
