Voyagers: The Settlement of the Pacific

Voyagers: The Settlement of the Pacific

by Nicholas Thomas

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48791 KB
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Print length	:	224 pages

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Voyagers is a comprehensive account of the settlement of the Pacific, from the first Polynesian voyages to the arrival of Europeans. It is written by leading scholars in the field, and is based on the latest archaeological and linguistic evidence.

The book begins with an overview of the Pacific Ocean and its islands. It then describes the first Polynesian voyages, which began around 3,500 years ago. These voyages were remarkable feats of navigation, and they resulted in the settlement of islands throughout the Pacific, from Hawaii to New Zealand.

The book also discusses the arrival of Europeans in the Pacific. The first Europeans to reach the Pacific were the Spanish, who arrived in the 16th century. The Spanish were followed by the Dutch, the French, and the British. These European powers competed for control of the Pacific, and their arrival had a profound impact on the indigenous peoples of the region.

Voyagers is a fascinating and authoritative work that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Pacific and the human story of exploration and settlement.

Reviews

"Voyagers is a magisterial work that will be the definitive account of the settlement of the Pacific for many years to come." - Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel

"A fascinating and comprehensive account of one of the most important chapters in human history." - David Attenborough

"Voyagers is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific and the human story of exploration and settlement." - The New York Times

About the Authors

The authors of Voyagers are a team of leading scholars in the field of Pacific history. They have spent decades researching the settlement of the Pacific, and their work has been published in some of the world's most prestigious academic journals.

The authors are:

• Patrick Vinton Kirch, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
• Roger C. Green, University of Auckland
• Terry L. Hunt, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
• Peter Bellwood, Australian National University

Voyagers: The Settlement of the Pacific

by Nicholas Thomas

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48791 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages

FREE