King Kamehameha I is widely popular throughout Hawaii and known throughout the rest of the world. He is most known for being the one to finally unite all of the islands of Hawaii into a single kingdom-the Kingdom of Hawaii back in the early 19th century.This biography provides an inside look into the public and private life of King Kamehameha I-the people who surrounded him, the decades he spent slowly piecing together and uniting the Kingdom of Hawaii, the years he spent solidifying and ruling that newly built kingdom, and the legacy he left behind.On reading this book you will not only have a richer understanding of the life and achievements of King Kamehameha I but of the history of Hawaii and how the nation (which later became a state of the United States) was born.In the six chapters of this biography, you will find: -A timeline of key events in King Kamehameha I's life which can be used for quick reference-Brief biographical descriptions of the key people who were part of King Kamehameha's I life to help those who struggle with the Hawaiian names orient themselves and keep track of the people involved in the story.-The full story of King Kamehameha I and everything that is known about his birth, life, achievements and death.-A brief overview of King Kamehameha II through V who managed to preserve the kingdom King Kamehameha I tirelessly fought to build and carry on the legacy he left behind.Whether you are interested in learning more about the man himself or the important role he played in Hawaiian history, this is the book for you!
King Kamehameha I is widely popular throughout Hawaii and known throughout the rest of the world. He is most known for being the one to finally unite all of the islands of Hawaii into a single kingdom-the Kingdom of Hawaii back in the early 19th century.This biography provides an inside look into the public and private life of King Kamehameha I-the people who surrounded him, the decades he spent slowly piecing together and uniting the Kingdom of Hawaii, the years he spent solidifying and ruling that newly built kingdom, and the legacy he left behind.On reading this book you will not only have a richer understanding of the life and achievements of King Kamehameha I but of the history of Hawaii and how the nation (which later became a state of the United States) was born.In the six chapters of this biography, you will find: -A timeline of key events in King Kamehameha I's life which can be used for quick reference-Brief biographical descriptions of the key people who were part of King Kamehameha's I life to help those who struggle with the Hawaiian names orient themselves and keep track of the people involved in the story.-The full story of King Kamehameha I and everything that is known about his birth, life, achievements and death.-A brief overview of King Kamehameha II through V who managed to preserve the kingdom King Kamehameha I tirelessly fought to build and carry on the legacy he left behind.Whether you are interested in learning more about the man himself or the important role he played in Hawaiian history, this is the book for you!
