Ma Afu Prince Of Tonga Chief Of Fiji

Author : John Spurway
Publisher : ANU Press
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781925021189

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Ma'afu, Prince of Tonga, Chief of Fiji by John Spurway Pdf

Enele Ma`afu, son of Aleamotu`a, Tu`i Kanokupolu, grew up during a time of unprecedented social and political change in Tonga following the advent of Christianity. Moving to Lau, Fiji, in 1847 when he was about 21, he skilfully exploited kinship links to establish a power base there and in eastern Cakaudrove. His achievements were recognised in 1853 when his cousin King Tupou I appointed Ma`afu as Governor of the Tongans in Fiji. Acting as a putative champion of the lotu, Ma`afu undertook successful military campaigns elsewhere in Fiji and, after adding the Yasayasa Moala and the Exploring Isles to the nascent Lauan state, he was able to establish the Tovata ko Lau, a union of Lau, Cakaudrove and Bua, with himself as head. His power was formally recognised in 1869 when the Lauan chiefs appointed him as Tui Lau, a new title in the polity of Fiji. Ma`afu was now able to challenge Cakobau for the mastery of Fiji. After serving as Viceroy during the farcical planter oligarchy known as the Kingdom of Fiji, Ma`afu underwent a severe humiliation when, in order to maintain his power in Lau, he was forced to accede to the wishes of Fiji’s other great chiefs in offering their islands to Great Britain. He would end his days as Roko Tui Lau, a ‘subordinate administrator’ in the Crown Colony of Fiji, presiding over a province characterised by corruption and maladministration but where the legacy of his earlier innovative land reforms has endured.

Author : Steven Ratuva,Radomir Compel,Sergio Aguilar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811320088

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Guns & Roses: Comparative Civil-Military Relations in the Changing Security Environment by Steven Ratuva,Radomir Compel,Sergio Aguilar Pdf

This edited volume provides a critical and comparative discussion of the changing synergy between the military and society in the dramatically transforming global security climate, drawing on examples from the Asian, Pacific, African, Middle Eastern, European and South American regions. The book is interdisciplinary and covers wide-ranging issues relating to civil military relations, democratization, regional security, ethnicity, peace-building and peace keeping, civilian oversight, internal repression, gender, regime change and civil society.

Author : Gareth S. G. Grainger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Fiji
ISBN : UVA:X002444163

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Wainiqolo by Gareth S. G. Grainger Pdf

Author : Lorenz Gonschor
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780824880187

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A Power in the World by Lorenz Gonschor Pdf

Few people today know that in the nineteenth century, Hawai‘i was not only an internationally recognized independent nation but played a crucial role in the entire Pacific region and left an important legacy throughout Oceania. As the first non-Western state to gain full recognition as a coequal of the Western powers, yet at the same time grounded in indigenous tradition and identity, the Hawaiian Kingdom occupied a unique position in the late nineteenth-century world order. From this position, Hawai‘i’s leaders were able to promote the building of independent states based on their country’s model throughout the Pacific, envisioning the region to become politically unified. Such a pan-Oceanian polity would be able to withstand foreign colonialism and become, in the words of one of the idea’s pioneers, “a Power in the World.” After being developed over three decades among both native and non-native intellectuals close to the Hawaiian court, King Kalākaua’s government started implementing this vision in 1887 by concluding a treaty of confederation with Sāmoa, a first step toward a larger Hawaiian-led pan-Oceanian federation. Political unrest and Western imperialist interference in both Hawai‘i and Sāmoa prevented the project from advancing further at the time, and a long interlude of colonialism and occupation has obscured its legacy for over a century. Nonetheless it remains an inspiring historical precedent for movements toward greater political and economic integration in the Pacific Islands region today. Lorenz Gonschor examines two intertwined historical processes: The development of a Hawai‘i-based pan-Oceanian policy and underlying ideology, which in turn provided the rationale for the second process, the spread of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s constitutional model to other Pacific archipelagos. He argues that the legacy of this visionary policy is today re-emerging in the form of two interconnected movements—namely a growing movement in Hawai‘i to reclaim its legacy as Oceania’s historically leading nation-state on one hand, and an increasingly assertive Oceanian regionalism emanating mainly from Fiji and other postcolonial states in the Southwestern Pacific on the other. As a historical reference for both, nineteenth-century Hawaiian policy serves as an inspiration and guideline for envisioning de-colonial futures for the Pacific region.

Author : Anne Perez Hattori,Jane Samson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1049 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108245531

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The Cambridge History of the Pacific Ocean by Anne Perez Hattori,Jane Samson Pdf

Volume II of The Cambridge History of the Pacific Ocean focuses on the latest era of Pacific history, examining the period from 1800 to the present day. This volume discusses advances and emerging trends in the historiography of the colonial era, before outlining the main themes of the twentieth century when the idea of a Pacific-centred century emerged. It concludes by exploring how history and the past inform preparations for the emerging challenges of the future. These essays emphasise the importance of understanding how the postcolonial period shaped the modern Pacific and its historians.

Author : Tomás Prower
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738768137

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Warrior Magic by Tomás Prower Pdf

Fight for a Better World with Inspiration from the Past and Present Written with a mix of reverence and passion, Warrior Magic is the first multicultural journey into understanding the role of magic in resistance and warfare around the world. Tomás Prower invites you to journey throughout history and see how people have allied with spirits and the divine to defy their oppressors. This book also features empowering anecdotes and hands-on activities shared by contributors from spiritual traditions and cultures across the globe. Warrior Magic is designed to help you apply lessons from the past to modern problems. Use spells, meditations, and prayers to overcome your personal struggles. Learn self-defense magic and how to fight societal issues and injustices. This book arms you with the knowledge and courage needed to build a better world and future.

Author : Nancy Shoemaker
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501740350

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Pursuing Respect in the Cannibal Isles by Nancy Shoemaker Pdf

Full of colorful details and engrossing stories, Pursuing Respect in the Cannibal Isles shows that the aspirations of individual Americans to be recognized as people worthy of others' respect was a driving force in the global extension of United States influence shortly after the nation's founding. Nancy Shoemaker contends that what she calls extraterritorial Americans constituted the vanguard of a vast, early US global expansion. Using as her site of historical investigation nineteenth-century Fiji, the "cannibal isles" of American popular culture, she uncovers stories of Americans looking for opportunities to rise in social status and enhance their sense of self. Prior to British colonization in 1874, extraterritorial Americans had, she argues, as much impact on Fiji as did the British. While the American economy invested in the extraction of sandalwood and sea slugs as resources to sell in China, individuals who went to Fiji had more complicated, personal objectives. Pursuing Respect in the Cannibal Isles considers these motivations through the lives of the three Americans who left the deepest imprint on Fiji: a runaway whaleman who settled in the islands, a sea captain's wife, and a merchant. Shoemaker's book shows how ordinary Americans living or working overseas found unusual venues where they could show themselves worthy of others' respect—others' approval, admiration, or deference.

Author : Steven Ratuva
Publisher : ANU Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781760463205

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Contested Terrain by Steven Ratuva Pdf

Contested Terrain provides a cutting-edge, comprehensive and innovative approach to critically analysing the multidimensional and contested nature of security narratives, justified by different ideological, political, cultural and economic rationales. This is important in a complex and ever-changing situation involving a dynamic interplay between local, regional and global factors. Security narratives are constructed in multiple ways and are used to frame our responses to the challenges and threats to our sense of safety, wellbeing, identity and survival but how the narratives are constructed is a matter of intellectual and political contestation. Using three case studies from the Pacific (Fiji, Tonga and Solomon Islands), Contested Terrain shows the different security challenges facing each country, which result from their unique historical, political and socio-cultural circumstances. Contrary to the view that the Pacific is a generic entity with common security issues, this book argues for more localised and nuanced approaches to security framing and analysis.

Author : Geoffrey Clark,Mirani Litster
Publisher : ANU Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781760464899

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Archaeological Perspectives on Conflict and Warfare in Australia and the Pacific by Geoffrey Clark,Mirani Litster Pdf

When James Boswell famously lamented the irrationality of war in 1777, he noted the universality of conflict across history and across space – even reaching what he described as the gentle and benign southern ocean nations. This volume discusses archaeological evidence of conflict from those southern oceans, from Palau and Guam, to Australia, Vanuatu and Tonga, the Marquesas, Easter Island and New Zealand. The evidence for conflict and warfare encompasses defensive earthworks on Palau, fortifications on Tonga, and intricate pa sites in New Zealand. It reports evidence of reciprocal sacrifice to appease deities in several island nations, and skirmishes and smaller scale conflicts, including in Easter Island. This volume traces aspects of colonial-era conflict in Australia and frontier battles in Vanuatu, and discusses depictions of World War II materiel in the rock art of Arnhem Land. Among the causes and motives discussed in these papers are pressure on resources, the ebb and flow of significant climate events, and the significant association of conflict with culture contact. The volume, necessarily selective, eclectic and wide-ranging, includes an incisive introduction that situates the evidence persuasively in the broader scholarship addressing the history of human warfare.

Author : 'Amanaki Taulahi
Publisher : [email protected]
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Tonga
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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His majesty king Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of the kingdom of Tonga : a biography by 'Amanaki Taulahi Pdf

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241332177

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The Rough Guide to Fiji (Travel Guide eBook) by Rough Guides Pdf

Discover Fiji with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to trek through the forests and highlands of Viti Levu, kick-back on the idyllic Mamanucas and Yasawa Islands or snorkel and dive some of the world's best reefs, The Rough Guide to Fiji will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Fiji - Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Fiji's lively capital, Suva or the popular tourist hangout of Nadi without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered: Nadi; Suva; Labasa; Vita Levu; the Mamanucas and Yasawa islands; Kaduva; Vanua Levu; Taveuni; Lomaiviti and the Lau islands. Attractions include: the colonial town of Levuka; snorkelling and diving on the Astrolabe Reef; bird-watching in Bouma National Heritage Park; whitewater rafting in the Namosi Highlands; tribal artefacts at the the Fiji Museum; village homestays in the Yasawas islands; small-ship cruising round the remote Southern Lau islands; shark diving off Beqa island. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion, peoples, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Fiji.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Commonwealth countries
ISBN : UCAL:B3839196

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A Year Book of the Commonwealth by Anonim Pdf

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781789199024

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Insight Guides Explore Fiji (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides Pdf

Pocket-sized travel guides featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Fiji with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Viseisei Village, the sand dunes in Sigatoka, Mamanuca Islands, Levuka and the Hibiscus Highway, to discovering hidden gems, including Navala, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan and enhance your visit to Fiji. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Fiji. - Over 10 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat along the way - Local highlights: discover what makes the area special, its top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Insider recommendations: where to stay and what to do, from active pursuits to themed trips - Hand-picked places: find your way to great hotels, restaurants and nightlife using the comprehensive listings - Practical maps: get around with ease and follow the walks and tours using the detailed maps - Informative tips: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Mamanuca Islands, Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Viseisei Village, Natadola Beach Picnic and Coral Coast Railway, Nadi to Suva, Suva, Nausori Highlands, Levuka, Navua River Trip, Yasawa Islands and Fiji's North. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure

Author : Emma H. Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Polynesia
ISBN : UCAL:B3967438

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The Tonga Islands and Other Groups by Emma H. Adams Pdf

Author : Henry Britton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Fiji
ISBN : BL:A0018026551

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Fiji in 1870 by Henry Britton Pdf