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Questions the assumption that Niue was part of an ancient 'Tongan maritime empire'. Considers 'Tongans' in Niuean oral history, and the significance of Niue in Tongan history. Highlights the importance of understanding the data collected by ethnographers and other social scientists in their historical contexts.
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