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The Hawaiian Monarchy tells the extraordinary story of the Hawaiian Kingdom, from its foundations in its alii past to its overthrow in 1898. Its eight kings and queens reigned over a turbulent century that encompassed the Western discovery of the Islands, clashes between world powers, the arrival of the missionaries, the devastating effects of foreign diseases, and massive and irrevocable cultural transformation. Theirs are personal stories powered by the forces of history, rich with intrigue, tragedy and inspiration played out against a background of royal pageantry and splendor. Deeply researched and richly illustrated, including images from the author’s own archives, The Hawaiian Monarchy paints a colorful and multidimensional picture of life in the nineteenth century, weaving together biography, history and culture to bring Hawaii’s royal past to life. A chronology of events, full index and list of major personages is included for easy reference.