Born in the middle of the 18th century, Kamehameha lived a privileged life as an ali'i (chief) of high rank. The second half of his life would present a totally unimagined were dramatically overturned. Trained as a warrior in the court of his uncle, Ruling Chief Kalaniopu'u, by his teens he was already renowned for his imposing presence, battlefield skills and command ability that would continue throughout thirteen years of war. He would seek...