SILVERMAN, JANE L. - Kaahumanu: Molder of ChangeHonolulu, Hawaii, Friends of the Judiciary History Center of Hawaii. 1987, 1st Pbk Edition. (ISBN: 0961923407) Soft cover. Book, 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. Fine. USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 21.75 | £UK 18.75 | JP¥ 3651] Book number 046395is offered by:
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