Liliʻuokalani's memoirs

Liliʻuokalani's memoirs, titled *Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen*, offer a personal account of her life and the political upheaval that led to the fall of the Hawaiian monarchy. She describes her dedication to her people, her efforts to preserve Hawaiian culture, and the events surrounding the overthrow of her reign by American and European businessmen in 1893. The memoir reflects her perspective as a monarch who wished to protect Hawaii’s independence, providing insight into the complexities of colonial influence and her resolve to defend her nation’s sovereignty.