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Rajah Brooke: The Englishman as Ruler of an Eastern State

1897

Spenser, Sir St. John

Rajah Brooke: The Englishman as Ruler of an Eastern State

Rajah Brooke: The Englishman as Ruler of an Eastern State

Spenser, Sir St. John

1897

Biographies, History - British, History - Modern (1750+)

Published in 1897, 'Rajah Brooke: The Englishman as Ruler of an Eastern State' by Sir St. John Spenser is a historical biography of Sir James Brooke, the first Rajah of Sarawak. The book details Brooke's governance from 1841 to 1946, his efforts to establish an enlightened rule amidst local political intrigue, and his relationships with indigenous leaders. As the only full-length biography of Brooke, it provides insight into British imperial policies and the complexities of colonial rule in Borneo.

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A historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and governance of Sir James Brooke,...

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In 1841, James Brooke became Rajah of Sarawak, establishing a European dynasty that ruled the Bornean state until 1946....

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