The Private Letters Of Sir James Brooke, Rajah Of Sarawak V1: Narrating The Events Of His Life From 1838 To The Present Time
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ISBN10: 1163103594
ISBN13: 9781163103593
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163103593
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Private Letters of Sir James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak V1 is a collection of personal letters written by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak, from 1838 until his death in 1868. The book offers readers a unique insight into the life and times of this fascinating historical figure, who played a pivotal role in the development of British colonialism in Southeast Asia.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Brooke's early travels in the region, his efforts to establish a stable government in Sarawak, and his personal relationships with family and friends. Throughout the book, readers will gain a deep understanding of Brooke's character, his motivations, and his successes and failures as a colonial administrator.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different period of Brooke's life. The first section focuses on his early years in the region, while subsequent sections cover his efforts to establish a stable government in Sarawak and his relationships with various individuals, including his family members and fellow colonial administrators.Overall, The Private Letters of Sir James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak V1 is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in Southeast Asia, as well as those interested in the life and times of this fascinating historical figure.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.
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