Rajah Brooke The Englishman As Ruler Of An Eastern State

By Spenser St. John and Sir Spenser St John

Book Overview

""Rajah Brooke: The Englishman As Ruler Of An Eastern State"" by Spenser St. John is a book that explores the life and reign of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak, a state in Borneo. The book delves into Brooke's early life, his travels, and his eventual rise to power in Sarawak. It also examines the challenges he faced as a foreign ruler in a country with a vastly different culture and political landscape. The author provides insights into Brooke's leadership style, his relationships with the local people, and his efforts to modernize the state. The book also sheds light on the impact of Brooke's rule on the region and the legacy he left behind. Overall, ""Rajah Brooke: The Englishman As Ruler Of An Eastern State"" is a fascinating account of a unique figure in history and the impact of colonialism on Southeast Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432672851
• ISBN13: 9781432672850
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"