Paul T. Burlin

Imperial Maine and Hawai'i

Interpretative Essays in the History of Nineteenth Century American Expansion

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Produktbeschreibung

Burlin's book provides an analysis of some of the broad themes and currents of 19th century American expansion in the Pacific through a discussion of a number of Maine inhabitants, either going to Hawai'i or other areas of the archipelago. Individuals covered include Sanford Dole, Luther Secerance, John L. Stevens, and James G. Blaine.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 310
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 633g
• ISBN-13: 9780739114667
• ISBN-10: 0739114662
• Artikelnr.: 22226215

Autorenporträt

By Paul T. Burlin

Inhaltsangabe

1 Introduction 2 An Imperialism of the Spirit 3 Peter Allen Brinsmande and
the Tragic Pursuit of a Pious Capitalism 4 Elias Bond and Daniel Dole:
Laboring for Christ in Hawai'i 5 Luther Severance: Whig Ideologue as
Diplomat 6 Elisha Hunt Allen and the Search for a "Competency" 7 James G.
Blaine, John L. Stevens, and Visions of Imperial Grandeur 8 Sanford Ballard
Dole and the "New State of Things" 9 Harold Marsh Sewall and Imperial
Consummation 10 Conclusion: Heirs to Empire 11 Bibliography