The Ancient Hawaiian State
Title | The Ancient Hawaiian State PDF eBook |
Author | Robert J. Hommon |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 335 |
Release | 2013-04-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0199916128 |
Drawing on archaeological and ethnohistorical sources, this book redefines the study of primary states by arguing for the inclusion of Polynesia, which witnessed the development of primary states in both Hawaii and Tonga.
Ancient Hawaiʻi
Title | Ancient Hawaiʻi PDF eBook |
Author | Herbert Kawainui Kane |
Publisher | Booklines Hawaii Limited |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | History |
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"How ancient Polynesian explorers found the Hawaiian Islands, the most remote in Earth's largest sea; how they navigated, how they viewed themselves and their universe, and the arts, crafts, and values by which they survived and prospered without metals or the fuels and inventions believed necessary for life today." -- Amazon.com viewed August 7, 2020.
The Show Makers
Title | The Show Makers PDF eBook |
Author | Lawrence Thelen |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 311 |
Release | 2002-09-11 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1134001363 |
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
How Chiefs Became Kings
Title | How Chiefs Became Kings PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Vinton Kirch |
Publisher | University of California Press |
Pages | 286 |
Release | 2019-05-07 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0520303393 |
In How Chiefs Became Kings, Patrick Vinton Kirch addresses a central problem in anthropological archaeology: the emergence of “archaic states” whose distinctive feature was divine kingship. Kirch takes as his focus the Hawaiian archipelago, commonly regarded as the archetype of a complex chiefdom. Integrating anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, traditional history, and theory, and drawing on significant contributions from his own four decades of research, Kirch argues that Hawaiian polities had become states before the time of Captain Cook’s voyage (1778-1779). The status of most archaic states is inferred from the archaeological record. But Kirch shows that because Hawai`i’s kingdoms were established relatively recently, they could be observed and recorded by Cook and other European voyagers. Substantive and provocative, this book makes a major contribution to the literature of precontact Hawai`i and illuminates Hawai`i’s importance in the global theory and literature about divine kingship, archaic states, and sociopolitical evolution.
Huna
Title | Huna PDF eBook |
Author | Serge Kahili King |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2008-11-18 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | 141656800X |
The ancient wisdom of Hawai’i has been guarded for centuries—handed down through line of kinship to form the tradition of Huna. Dating back to the time before the first missionary presence arrived in the islands, the tradition of Huna is more than just a philosophy of living—it is intertwined and deeply connected with every aspect of Hawaiian life. Blending ancient Hawaiian wisdom with modern practicality, Serge Kahili King imparts the philosophy behind the beliefs, history, and foundation of Huna. More important, King shows readers how to use Huna philosophy to attain both material and spiritual goals. To those who practice Huna, there is a deep understanding about the true nature of life—and the real meaning of personal power, intention, and belief. Through exploring the seven core principles around which the practice revolves, King passes onto readers a timeless and powerful wisdom.
Hawaii the Pacific State Skills Book
Title | Hawaii the Pacific State Skills Book PDF eBook |
Author | Ann Rayson |
Publisher | Bess Press |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 1997-04 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781573060639 |
An introduction to Hawaii's history with theories on its origin, and to its geography, culture, and industries.
Ancient Hawaiian Fishponds
Title | Ancient Hawaiian Fishponds PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph M. Farber |
Publisher | |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | History |
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The purpose of this book is to shed new light on the issue of why, after decades of effort, the Hawaiian fishponds remain in a state of disrepair on the Island of Moloka'i.