Notes

One of New Zealand's greatest leaders, Titokowaru straddled the Maori and European worlds of the 1860s. A brilliant strategist, he used every device to save the Taranaki people from European invasion. When peaceful negotiation failed, he embarked on a stunning military campaign against government forces. His victories were many, before the battle he lost. Although he was 'forgotten by the Pakeha as a child forgets a nightmare', his vision was one that would endure. (Back cover)