Hawai'i: The Royal Legacy

Hawai'i The Royal Legacy follows the fascinating course of Hawaiian history. In a unique mix of text and images, many reproduced for the first time, The Royal Legacy traces the emergence of the ali 'i, the sacred ruling class, and explains the fundamental role they played in creating a distinctive, vibrant culture in the isolation of the mid-Pacific. From menehune to monarchs, The Royal Legacy provides insights into Hawai'i's Polynesian past, detailing events, beliefs and personalities in a comprehensive and colorful narrative designed to provide a three-dimensional perspective. Following the flow of history forward from ancient beginnings to the present day, The Royal Legacy links past and present, blending contemporary and archival imagery with impact and clarity. Hawai'i The Royal Legacy is a classic addition to any Hawaiiana library, a remarkable source of thought- provoking ideas, conceived and designed to restore a sense of the past and provide a context for the issues facing Hawai'i and the Hawaiian people of today. A Large 9.25" x 12.35" 190 page format with hundreds of quality images.