A History of the Pacific Islands

A History of the Pacific Islands traces the human history of nearly one-third of the globe over a fifty-thousand year span.

This is history on a grand scale, taking the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia from prehistoric culture to the present day through a skilful interpretation of scholarship in the field.

Fischer's familiarity with work in archaeology and anthropology as well as in history enriches the text, making this a book with wide appeal for students and general readers.