Buy this book on-line Silverman, Jane L : Kaahumanu: Molder of ChangeFriends of the Judiciary History Center of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1987 ISBN 0961923407
Biography of Kaahumanu [1768-1832] who was Queen consort of Kamehameha I King of the H awaiian Islands. After his death she took the role of "kuhina nui" and as co-regent helped to negotiate changes resulting from increased exposure to Western influences. She converted to Christianity, encouraged the missionaries who translated the Bible into Hawaiian and promoted literacy, She also signifcantly changed the condition of women in Hawaiian society. 181p.illus bibliography.index.Shadow of a price label, else fne. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Silverman, Jane L : Kaahumanu: Molder of Change. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, livres rares, incunabula, fine bindings and livres d'occasion. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |