Background
Schweizer, Niklaus R. was born on August 24, 1939 in Zurich. Arrived in the United States, 1964. Son of Rudolf Alexander Schweizer and Hedwig Louise Ulrich.
('Turning Tide: The Ebb and Flow of Hawaiian Nationality' ...)
'Turning Tide: The Ebb and Flow of Hawaiian Nationality' is an indepth study of the evolution of modern Hawai'i and the background of the sovereignty movement. It is a topic which on account of the potential consequences deserves close scrutiny. Many histories of Hawai'i have been written, but few approach this theme from a global perspective. The native view moreover has generally been downplayed and the wealth of sources written in the Hawaiian language has often been ignored. The present work attempts to right the balance and is intended as a contribution to the lively debate now taking place concerning the future of the Hawaiian islands and their multi-ethnic population in a world which has been marked by fundamental change.
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Seine hawaiische Exzellenz ist ein historischer Roman, der auf dem Leben von Oberst Curtis Pi'ehu 'Iaukea, einem der wichtigsten Diplomaten des ehemaligen Königreichs Hawai'i, basiert. Die Handlung rollt in Hawai'i, Russland und England ab und folgt eng dem tatsächlich Vorgefallenen. Vor den Augen des Lesers erscheint eine bunte Mischung von Liebe und Hass, Pflichterfüllung und Opportunismus, Verschwörung und Loyalität, kurz eine Geschichte voller Tragik und Komik, wie sie nur das Leben schreiben kann. Die politische Entwicklung in Hawai'i wird mit derjenigen Russlands verglichen, und es stellen sich Fragen universaler Natur über das Wesen der Menschen sowie über Religion und Politik.
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Schweizer, Niklaus R. was born on August 24, 1939 in Zurich. Arrived in the United States, 1964. Son of Rudolf Alexander Schweizer and Hedwig Louise Ulrich.
Bachelor, University Zurich, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Davis, 1968.
Teacher German Punahou School, Honolulu, 1968—1970. Visiting assistant professor German Department European Language and Literature University Hawaii, Manoa, 1969—1970, assistant professor German, 1970—1974, associate professor German, 1974—1983, professor German, since 1983. Honorary consul of Switzerland, Honolulu, 1972—2009.
Consul emeritus, 2009.
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Dean Consular Corps of Hawaii, 1986, historian, since 1988. President Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, 1979—1999, chair, since 1999. Steering committee Annexation Observance Hawai'i Loa Ku Like Kakou, 1998.
Board directors Friends of Iolani Palace, since 1982, chair special events committee, 1980—2003. President, member council Hui Hanai, auxiliary Queen Lili 'uokalani Children Trust, 1987, member council, 1981—1987. Chairman board Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band, since 1999.
Board directors Ahahui Ka'iulani, since 1990, Moanalua Gardens Foundation, since 1994. Delegate Friends of Iolani Palace, since 1996. Member of Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center United States of America West, Pacific Translators, Royal Order of Kamehameha (honorary), German-Hawaiian Communications and Friendship Club (honorary).