The Storied History of Hawaii
 
Here is a beautiful roundtop view of the entire city of Honolulu.
    The history of the Hawaiian islands is unlike that of any other terrtitory that ever existed.  When Captain James Cook discovered the islands in 1778, little did he know he stumbled upon a golden treasure of rich resources and limitless potential.  Through the years, Hawaii has gone through a surfeit of changes, including the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy by the United States of America. Even today, the issue of Hawaiian soverignty remains tremendously controversial, and it even caused President Bill Clinton to issue a formal public apology for the sins of the past.  By glancing at this page, a better understanding of the entire history of these unique islands can be achieved.