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Niue : a history of the island

documentary heritage
  • Description

    This is the story of Niue, the world's smallest self-governing nation, written by leading citizens of the country itself. The book outlines the origins and early history of a vigorous Polynesian people and the changes which have come about as the result of contact with Christianity, commerce and colonial government. The authors then describe the move toward independence, the situation in Niue today and the prospects for the future.--back cover.

  • Place
  • Other Id

    GN671.N12 CHA (Library of Congress Call Number)

    20949 (Cat ID)

    15267 (DBTextworks system ID)

    12163 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    Niue : a history of the island
  • Primary Maker
  • Contributor/Publisher
    Institute of Pacific Studies of the University of the South Pacific and the Government of Niue
  • Place
  • Date
    1982
  • Physical Description

    viii, 152 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits, map ; 22 cm

  • Language
    Niuean
    English
  • Level of Current Record
    Bib record
  • Member Object

    2 items in this collection. View all items.

  • Subject Category
  • Content
    ENGLISH VERSION -- 1: Origins of the Niue people / by Vilisoni Kumitau and Maihetoe Hekau -- 2: Traditional politics / by Hafe Vilitama -- 3: The wisdom of Niue / by Ikinepule Etuata and Pitasoni Tanaki -- 4: Pre-history / by Tahafa P. Talagi -- 5: Early European contacts / by Fifita Talagi -- 6: Developments to annexation / by Ofa Tafatu and J. Tukuitoga -- 7: The New Zealand period / by Leslie Rex and Young Vivian -- 8: Modern times / by Terry M. Chapman.
    Page 76 shows two members of the government at work; Peika Taie from Tamakautoga and Falani Fakahuikula from Liku
  • Public Access Text

    Includes bibliographical references (page 143) and index.

  • Collection Type
    Reading Room
    General Collection
  • Copyright
    All rights reserved
  • Last Update
    19 Dec 2023
  • Language Description
    Niuean and English
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