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The Island of Palau: A Cultural History
by Robert KisteAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1974English
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The Island of Palau: A Cultural History by Robert Kiste is a landmark work of history, first published in 1974. Kiste's book is a detailed exploration of Palau's cultural history, examining the island's past from its earliest days to the modern era. The work is important for its comprehensive coverage of Palauan history and its analysis of the cultural transformations that have shaped the island. Themes of cultural transformation, historical analysis, island history run through the work.
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