A Pocket Guide to the Battle of Nu‘uanu 1795
by Neil Dukas
Perfect for armchair historians, military enthusiasts, kama‘aina, and visitors eager to learn more about Hawai‘i’s indepth history and role in America’s landscape, A Pocket Guide to the Battle of Nu‘uanu 1795 is designed specifically for such a diverse audience with an equally diverse range of interests.
Toward the end of April 1795, a great battle was fought on the Island of O‘ahu between the forces of Kalaniküpule and Kamehameha.
Named for the storied valley in which combined O‘ahu and allied forces made a valiant last stand against an invading army from Hawai‘i, the battle of Nu‘uanu was unquestionably a formative event in the history of these islands. No less, perhaps, in the historical development of this nation. If Nu‘uanu had not turned out as it did, Hawai‘i might never have been brought into permanent union and the archipelago advanced along very different lines.
While urban sprawl encroaches much of the wider battlefield, after two hundred years it is still possible to walk the ground to a surprising degree and to watch the battle unfold in your mind’s eye—to see more or less as Kamehameha and Kalanikupule did.
This convenient and profusely illustrated pocket guide to the O‘ahu battlefield includes maps, historical and contemporary photographs, suggested vantage points, and driving routes. Also included are historical background on the battle, an overview of key events broken down into logical phases, and some fresh commentary from the perspective of a military historian.
About the Author
Neil Bernard Dukas was born in Ontario, Canada and joined the Canadian Army as a young man, serving in both Reserve and Active capacities.
Former Dean of Instruction, Heald College (Honolulu Campus), he graduated from Queen’s University (Ontario, Canada) in 1983 with a four-year degree in Political Studies. In 1999 he received a Master of Arts degree in Humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Available July 2010
Retail: $9.95
ISBN-10: 1-56647-922-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-56647-922-6
5 x 7 in. • 104 pp. • Softcover
You can find A Pocket Guide to the Battle of Nu‘uanu 1795 at your local bookstores or purchase it directly from MutualPublishing.com
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