An independent scholar with links in Quebec and Sydney, Waddell presents a biography of the Kanak political leader and philosopher Tjibaou (1936-89), who advocated for his Melanesian people on New Cal
"Hezel has written an authoritative and engaging narrative of [a] succession of colonial regimes, drawing upon a broad range of published and archival sources as well as his own considerable knowledge
Anthropologist Taylor (U. of Manchester, UK) shows how architecture, textiles, kinship, and other aspects of life in the South Pacific archipelago reflect a branched leaf pattern, which appears in its
"[Peattie’s] remarkably readable narrative goes far beyond military and diplomatic history." —Choice"Peattie’s comprehensive and fascinating book adds greatly to our knowledge of colonial governments
