Friendly Islands: A History Of Tonga
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Noel Rutherford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ has a slightly sun faded spine. Otherwise fine.
This comprehensive volume chronicles the rich and complex history of Tonga, an archipelago nation in the South Pacific. The narrative traces the evolution of Tongan society, from its ancient origins and traditional political structures to its encounters with European explorers and missionaries. It examines the establishment of the modern monarchy, the impact of colonial influences, and the nation's journey towards independence. The book provides a detailed account of the cultural, social, and political developments that have shaped Tonga over centuries.
Author: Noel Rutherford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ has a slightly sun faded spine. Otherwise fine.
This comprehensive volume chronicles the rich and complex history of Tonga, an archipelago nation in the South Pacific. The narrative traces the evolution of Tongan society, from its ancient origins and traditional political structures to its encounters with European explorers and missionaries. It examines the establishment of the modern monarchy, the impact of colonial influences, and the nation's journey towards independence. The book provides a detailed account of the cultural, social, and political developments that have shaped Tonga over centuries.