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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.

Table of Contents

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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      Publisher: Fordham University Press
      Publication Date: 05/06/2018
      ISBN13: 9780823279869, 978-0823279869
      ISBN10: 0823279863
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Table of Contents

      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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