Hawai'i by Sumner La Croix
Legacy Audiobooks
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
How did ancient Polynesian chiefdoms evolve into the 50th U.S. state? This audiobook summary of Sumner La Croix’s Hawaiʻi explores 800 years of monumental change, revealing how deep historical roots continue to influence modern island life. You'll journey from the first daring voyages and the rise of powerful states built on agricultural wealth to the seismic shocks of Western contact. Learn how the introduction of guns, germs, and global trade first unified the kingdom under Kamehameha, only for the immense profits of the sugar industry to lead directly to the monarchy's overthrow.
Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Understand the complex legacy of U.S. territorial rule, the fight for statehood, and the ongoing struggles over land ownership and native sovereignty that define Hawaiʻi today. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away, providing a clear and concise understanding of Hawaiʻi's unique political and economic story.
Duration - 20m.
Author - Legacy Audiobooks.
Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E.
Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Legacy Audiobooks
Digital Voice Roger E
Pendleton Row Publishing LLC
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. How did ancient Polynesian chiefdoms evolve into the 50th U.S. state? This audiobook summary of Sumner La Croix’s Hawaiʻi explores 800 years of monumental change, revealing how deep historical roots continue to influence modern island life. You'll journey from the first daring voyages and the rise of powerful states built on agricultural wealth to the seismic shocks of Western contact. Learn how the introduction of guns, germs, and global trade first unified the kingdom under Kamehameha, only for the immense profits of the sugar industry to lead directly to the monarchy's overthrow. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. Understand the complex legacy of U.S. territorial rule, the fight for statehood, and the ongoing struggles over land ownership and native sovereignty that define Hawaiʻi today. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away, providing a clear and concise understanding of Hawaiʻi's unique political and economic story. Duration - 20m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Chapter 1: The Short History of Humans in Hawaiʻi
Duration:00:01:33
Chapter 2: Voyaging and Settlement
Duration:00:01:35
Chapter 3: The Rise of Competing Hawaiian States
Duration:00:01:42
Chapter 4: Guns, Germs, and Sandalwood
Duration:00:01:42
Chapter 5: Globalization and the Emergence of a Mature Natural State
Duration:00:01:50
Chapter 6: Treaties, Powerful Elites, and the Overthrow
Duration:00:01:46
Chapter 7: Colonial Political Economy: Hawaiʻi as a U.S. Territory
Duration:00:01:37
Chapter 8: Homes for Hawaiians
Duration:00:01:33
Chapter 9: Statehood and the Transition to an Open-Access Order
Duration:00:01:37
Chapter 10: The Rise and Fall of Residential Leasehold Tenure in Hawaiʻi
Duration:00:01:36
Chapter 11: Land Reform and Housing Prices
Duration:00:01:34
Chapter 12: The Long Reach of History
Duration:00:01:42
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:20