The Pacific, Its Past and Future (Classic Reprint): And the Policy of the Great Powers From the Eighteenth Century: And the Policy of the Great Powers From the Eighteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Chart the vast Pacific through its shifting powers, missions, and borders. This authoritative study traces how European ships, missionaries, and colonial policies shaped the islands from Tahiti to Samoa and beyond, revealing the forces that carved political lines across the Pacific world.

From early navigation via Cape Horn to the rise of missionary states and strategic partitions, this volume offers a clear, chronological view of Pacific history. It examines why Western powers moved from trade and religion to formal control, and how local leaders and communities navigated these changes.

Across chapters on Tahiti, Samoa, and other key groups, the book explains how treaties, protectorates, and economic interests redirected regional power. It presents the human stories at the center of imperial policy, while outlining the long arc of Pacific politics into the modern era.

• How missionaries influenced Pacific policy and local governance


• Key moments like the Samoa settlement and territorial divisions


• The shifting balance between Britain, Germany, the United States, and others


• An accessible overview of geopolitical and cultural dynamics in the region

Ideal for readers seeking a concise, well-grounded account of the Pacific’s past and its future, explained through concrete events and pivotal decisions.

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