Kalakaua's Reign

Kalakaua's Reign: A Sketch Of Hawaiian History (1894) is a historical account of the reign of King David Kalakaua, who ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1874 until his death in 1891. Written by William De Witt Alexander, a prominent American missionary and scholar who lived in Hawaii during Kalakaua's reign, the book provides a detailed overview of the political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Hawaii during this period.The book begins with a brief history of Hawaii prior to Kalakaua's ascension to the throne, including the arrival of European explorers and the establishment of a monarchy. It then delves into the reign of Kalakaua, who was known for his efforts to modernize Hawaii and establish stronger ties with the United States and other Western powers. The book covers a range of topics, including the king's travels abroad, his efforts to modernize Hawaii's economy and infrastructure, and his controversial decision to sign a treaty with the United States that ceded control of Pearl Harbor to the American government.Throughout the book, Alexander provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on Kalakaua's reign, highlighting both the successes and failures of his policies. He also provides insight into the cultural and social changes that occurred in Hawaii during this time, including the rise of Hawaiian nationalism and the decline of traditional Hawaiian customs.Overall, Kalakaua's Reign: A Sketch Of Hawaiian History (1894) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Hawaii, the Hawaiian monarchy, and the cultural and political changes that occurred in the islands during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.