Summary:
The book is a personal account by Queen Liliuokalani, the last sovereign monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, detailing her life, the history and culture of the Hawaiian people, and the political events leading up to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy by American interests in 1893. It provides insight into her efforts to preserve the independence of the Hawaiian nation and her subsequent imprisonment, as well as her perspectives on the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.
Key points:
1. Hawaiian Monarchy: The book details the Hawaiian monarchy's history, traditions, and downfall, as narrated by the last queen, Liliuokalani.
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