The story of Celso Cesare Moreno who traveled the world lying, scheming, and building an extensive patron/client network to expand western trade and imperialism in Asia, traffick migrant workers and children in the Atlantic, influence the fate of Hawaii, and meddle in international affairs during a critical era of imperial expansion.
The story of Celso Cesare Moreno who traveled the world lying, scheming, and building an extensive patron/client network to expand western trade and imperialism in Asia, traffick migrant workers and children in the Atlantic, influence the fate of Hawaii, and meddle in international affairs during a critical era of imperial expansion.
Rudolph J. Vecoli (deceased) was director of the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota.
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Preface Rudolph J. Vecoli vii Prologue Francesco Durante ix Introduction to the English-Language Edition: "Was Moreno a Sociopath?" Donna R. Gabaccia xi Translator's Note xix 1. The Traveler's Spirit 1 2. The Treasures of Asia 15 3. The Challenge of the Pacific 43 4. The Little Italian Slaves 63 5. The Enchanter of Hawaii 79 6. Celso's Vendetta 95 7. Electoral Intermezzo 110 8. The New Italian America 123 9. The Destiny of Hawaii 155 10. The Sunset Road 172 Notes 187 Bibliography 215 Index 223
Preface Rudolph J. Vecoli vii Prologue Francesco Durante ix Introduction to the English-Language Edition: "Was Moreno a Sociopath?" Donna R. Gabaccia xi Translator's Note xix 1. The Traveler's Spirit 1 2. The Treasures of Asia 15 3. The Challenge of the Pacific 43 4. The Little Italian Slaves 63 5. The Enchanter of Hawaii 79 6. Celso's Vendetta 95 7. Electoral Intermezzo 110 8. The New Italian America 123 9. The Destiny of Hawaii 155 10. The Sunset Road 172 Notes 187 Bibliography 215 Index 223
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