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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This comprehensive history invites readers on an extraordinary journey through thirty thousand years of Solomon Islands history, from the first daring voyagers who paddled into unknown waters to the complex geopolitical and environmental challenges facing the nation today. Rather than a simple chronicle of events, this work reveals how this archipelago of nearly a thousand islands has been shaped by both profound isolation and intense global encounters, offering readers a deep understanding of a place where ancient traditions persist alongside modern struggles.Readers will discover the remarkable human diversity that defines the Solomons, exploring how over seventy distinct languages and varied social systems evolved in relative isolation long before European contact. The book delves into the intricate kinship structures, the dynamic leadership of Big Men and hereditary chiefs, the spiritual concepts of mana and ancestral spirits, and the sophisticated trade networks that connected communities through shell money and expert craftsmanship. This foundation reveals a vibrant world far removed from the stereotypes often imposed by outsiders.The narrative then traces the turbulent centuries of external influence, beginning with Alvaro de Mendana's misguided quest for King Solomon's gold and continuing through the chaotic arrival of whalers, traders, and missionaries whose presence irrevocably altered island societies. Readers will confront the devastating human cost of the blackbirding labor trade, understand the establishment and contradictions of British colonial rule, and experience the Solomon Islands' pivotal role in World War II-from coastwatchers who provided crucial intelligence to civilians whose gardens became battlefields and whose labor supported the Allied effort in Guadalcanal and Ironbottom Sound.Moving into the modern era, the book examines the difficult path to independence in 1978, the challenges of forging a national identity from immense diversity, and the ethnic conflicts that tested the young nation's stability. Readers will learn about the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands that rescued the country from state failure, the complex work of peace and reconciliation that followed, and how the Solomons navigate contemporary pressures from logging booms to sustainable economic development, intensifying geopolitical competition between global powers, and the existential threat of climate change to low-lying atolls. Throughout this sweeping account, the enduring resilience and creativity of the Solomon Islands people emerge as the true treasure of these islands-far more valuable than the mythical gold that first drew outsiders to their shores. A comprehensive 30,000-year history of the Solomon Islands, covering early voyagers, diverse languages, kinship systems, external encounters, and modern challenges. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This comprehensive history invites readers on an extraordinary journey through thirty thousand years of Solomon Islands history, from the first daring voyagers who paddled into unknown waters to the complex geopolitical and environmental challenges facing the nation today. Rather than a simple chronicle of events, this work reveals how this archipelago of nearly a thousand islands has been shaped by both profound isolation and intense global encounters, offering readers a deep understanding of a place where ancient traditions persist alongside modern struggles.Readers will discover the remarkable human diversity that defines the Solomons, exploring how over seventy distinct languages and varied social systems evolved in relative isolation long before European contact. The book delves into the intricate kinship structures, the dynamic leadership of Big Men and hereditary chiefs, the spiritual concepts of mana and ancestral spirits, and the sophisticated trade networks that connected communities through shell money and expert craftsmanship. This foundation reveals a vibrant world far removed from the stereotypes often imposed by outsiders.The narrative then traces the turbulent centuries of external influence, beginning with Alvaro de Mendana's misguided quest for King Solomon's gold and continuing through the chaotic arrival of whalers, traders, and missionaries whose presence irrevocably altered island societies. Readers will confront the devastating human cost of the blackbirding labor trade, understand the establishment and contradictions of British colonial rule, and experience the Solomon Islands' pivotal role in World War II-from coastwatchers who provided crucial intelligence to civilians whose gardens became battlefields and whose labor supported the Allied effort in Guadalcanal and Ironbottom Sound.Moving into the modern era, the book examines the difficult path to independence in 1978, the challenges of forging a national identity from immense diversity, and the ethnic conflicts that tested the young nation's stability. Readers will learn about the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands that rescued the country from state failure, the complex work of peace and reconciliation that followed, and how the Solomons navigate contemporary pressures from logging booms to sustainable economic development, intensifying geopolitical competition between global powers, and the existential threat of climate change to low-lying atolls. Throughout this sweeping account, the enduring resilience and creativity of the Solomon Islands people emerge as the true treasure of these islands-far more valuable than the mythical gold that first drew outsiders to their shores. A comprehensive 30,000-year history of the Solomon Islands, covering early voyagers, diverse languages, kinship systems, external encounters, and modern challenges. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This comprehensive history invites readers on an extraordinary journey through thirty thousand years of Solomon Islands history, from the first daring voyagers who paddled into unknown waters to the complex geopolitical and environmental challenges facing the nation today. Rather than a simple chronicle of events, this work reveals how this archipelago of nearly a thousand islands has been shaped by both profound isolation and intense global encounters, offering readers a deep understanding of a place where ancient traditions persist alongside modern struggles.Readers will discover the remarkable human diversity that defines the Solomons, exploring how over seventy distinct languages and varied social systems evolved in relative isolation long before European contact. The book delves into the intricate kinship structures, the dynamic leadership of Big Men and hereditary chiefs, the spiritual concepts of mana and ancestral spirits, and the sophisticated trade networks that connected communities through shell money and expert craftsmanship. This foundation reveals a vibrant world far removed from the stereotypes often imposed by outsiders.The narrative then traces the turbulent centuries of external influence, beginning with Alvaro de Mendana's misguided quest for King Solomon's gold and continuing through the chaotic arrival of whalers, traders, and missionaries whose presence irrevocably altered island societies. Readers will confront the devastating human cost of the blackbirding labor trade, understand the establishment and contradictions of British colonial rule, and experience the Solomon Islands' pivotal role in World War II-from coastwatchers who provided crucial intelligence to civilians whose gardens became battlefields and whose labor supported the Allied effort in Guadalcanal and Ironbottom Sound.Moving into the modern era, the book examines the difficult path to independence in 1978, the challenges of forging a national identity from immense diversity, and the ethnic conflicts that tested the young nation's stability. Readers will learn about the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands that rescued the country from state failure, the complex work of peace and reconciliation that followed, and how the Solomons navigate contemporary pressures from logging booms to sustainable economic development, intensifying geopolitical competition between global powers, and the existential threat of climate change to low-lying atolls. Throughout this sweeping account, the enduring resilience and creativity of the Solomon Islands people emerge as the true treasure of these islands-far more valuable than the mythical gold that first drew outsiders to their shores. A comprehensive 30,000-year history of the Solomon Islands, covering early voyagers, diverse languages, kinship systems, external encounters, and modern challenges. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. A History of the Solomons | Joseph Barnes | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Traffikoo Publishing | EAN 9798256028770 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.