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Historical Dictionary of Fiji

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

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This book is the first concise account of the history of the Fiji islands from the beginning of human settlement to the early years of the 21st century. Its primary focus is on the period since the advent of colonial rule in the late 19th century to the present, benefiting from the author’s internationally acknowledged expertise as a scholar and writer on the Fijian past. Besides factual information, the book also offers a scholarly assessment of the people and events which have shaped Fiji’s history.The Historical Dictionary of Fiji contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Fiji.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-12-15
Mått158 x 234 x 30 mm
Vikt644 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieHistorical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Antal sidor344
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780810879010

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Editor’s Foreword: Jon WoronoffPrefaceReader’s NoteAcronyms and AbbreviationsMapsChronologyIntroductionTHE DICTIONARYAppendix A. Governors of Fiji (1874-1970).Appendix B. Chief Justices of Fiji (1875-2015).Appendix C. Presidents of Fiji (1987-2015).Appendix D. Prime Ministers of Fiji (1970-2015).Appendix E. Leaders of the Opposition (1967-2015).Appendix F. List of main political parties in Fiji (1990-2015).Appendix G. Population of Fiji (1881-2015).Appendix H. Religious Distribution of Population (2007).Appendix I. External Trade in US dollars (millions) in 1998GlossaryBibliographyAbout the Author

This edition follows the format of other titles in the series, opening with small, black-and-white maps and a lengthy, annotated chronology. The introduction serves as an excellent overview of this South Pacific archipelago. More than 300 alphabetically arranged entries cover significant persons, events, cultural and societal aspects, and political parties. Information is current through early 2015. Cross-references in bold and see also references in capital letters enhance use. An extensive, well-organized, and current bibliography (including websites), mainly in English, adds value. This work will provide large public and academic libraries with a one-stop resource on a lesser-known nation.