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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a compelling autobiography of Sir James Brooke, who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak. It chronicles his arrival in Borneo in 1839, where Brooke became embroiled in a local succession dispute. After assisting in putting down piracy and other lawlessness, Brooke was awarded the title of Rajah and given control of Sarawak. The book details his efforts to modernize and reform the region. Emerging as one of the first Westerners to have a major impact on a Southeast Asian society, Brooke's reforms included establishing a legal code, promoting free trade, and modernizing infrastructure. This account is rich with adventure, political strife, cultural clashes, and personal reflection. It offers insights into the complex history of Southeast Asia and the significant role that Westerners played in shaping the region during the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260552952_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780260552952
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