This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Polynesia brings together in one volume valuable historical reference data for the 14 Pacific Island states: American Samoa, the Cook Islands, Easter Island, French Polynesia, Hawai'i, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Pitcairn, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Wallis and Fortuna. Entries include prominent personalities, treaties, institutions, organizations, political parties, and other subject matter that complement the general histories.