New Zealand's First War

Or, the Rebellion of Hone Heke

af T. Lindsay Buick

First published in 1926, Buick's book analyses the Flagstaff War (1845-6), which arose over sovereignty and land rights in colonial New Zealand. It focuses on the prominent role of Nga Puhi chief Hone Heke, explores the complex relationships among the factions, and describes the course of the war itself.