Lost Kingdom: Hawaii's Last Queen, the Sugar Kings, and America's First Imperial Venture
Lost Kingdom recounts the story of Hawaii's last queen, the powerful sugar kings, and America's first imperial venture in the islands. Through meticulous research, Julia Flynn Siler reveals the intricate web of politics, economics, and power that led to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the dawn of U.S. expansionism in the Pacific.
About This Book
Lost Kingdom delves into the historical narrative of Hawaii's final queen and the influential sugar kings who shaped the islands' destiny.
The book examines America's initial foray into imperialism through the lens of Hawaii's transformation from a sovereign nation to a territory.
Julia Flynn Siler provides a detailed account based on historical records, highlighting the political and economic forces at play.
This work offers insights into the cultural and social impacts of these events on Hawaiian history.
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