Word across the Water

American Protestant Missionaries, Pacific Worlds, and the Making of Imperial Histories

Autori

• Tom Smith

Parametri

• 336 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Exploring the interactions between American missionaries and the cultures of Hawaii and the Philippines, this comparative history delves into the missionaries' interpretations and influences on local society during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It highlights the complexities of cultural exchange and the impact of religious missions on both regions, providing insights into the broader implications of American expansionism and the nuances of cross-cultural engagement.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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