Hawaii: A HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA: A Comprehensive Guide to Hawaii's History and Cultural Heritage

By KEL ESTHER

Hawaii: A Historical Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and captivating reference guide that explores the unique history, culture, and transformation of Hawaii from its ancient Polynesian roots to its role as a modern U.S. state. Designed for students, educators, researchers, and history enthusiasts, this book offers detailed, accessible entries on the people, events, traditions, and political developments that have shaped the Hawaiian Islands.

The encyclopedia covers Hawaii's early settlement, Native Hawaiian society, the rise of powerful kingdoms, European contact, missionary influence, the overthrow of the monarchy, annexation, statehood, and contemporary cultural revival. It also highlights key historical figures, sacred traditions, economic shifts, and significant landmarks that define Hawaii's rich and complex identity.

With its well-organized format and in-depth historical insights, Hawaii: A Historical Encyclopedia serves as both an educational resource and an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand Hawaii's enduring legacy, cultural heritage, and important place in world and American history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZVXDVXD
• ISBN13: 9798195876159
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"