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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.
Contents
Editor's Foreword: Jon Woronoff
Preface
Reader's Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Maps
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix 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 1998
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Author
