Power and Prowess: The Origins of Brooke Kingship in Sarawak - Couverture souple

Walker, J. H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1865087114 ISBN 13 : 9781865087115

Editeur : Allen & Unwin, 2002

Synopsis

A significant reinterpretation of Sarawak history, Power and Prowess explores the network of power, economic and ritual relationships that developed on the northwest coast of Borneo in the mid-nineteenth century, from which a coalition led by James Brooke established the state of Sarawak. Where many authors placed Brooke in the context of nineteenth century British imperialism, this study perceives him in the context of Bornean cultures and political economies. Brooke emerges from the historical record as a 'man of prowess', with the author identifying important ritual sources of Brooke's power among Malays, Bidayuh and Ibans, sources which derived from and expressed indigenous cultural traditions about fertility, health and status. Drawing on conceptual frameworks from political science, as well as recent southeast Asian historiography, Power and Prowess offers a detailed political history of the period and new interpretations of Brooke's career. This study also retrieves from the historical sources previously concealed narratives which reflect the interests, priorities and activities of Sarawak people themselves. J.H. WALKER lectures in political science at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr John Walker is a Lecturer in Politics at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra, Australia. He is the author of numerous articles on the history of Sarawak and also Australia's strategic policy and planning.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Allen & Unwin
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1865087114
• ISBN 13: 9781865087115
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 300
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible