Author: Graham IrwinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Borneo
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Nineteenth-century Borneo
Author: Graham IrwinNineteenth-Century Borneo
Author: Graham IrwinPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004286373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Nineteenth
Author: Graham W. IrwinPublisher:
ISBN: 9780758193537
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
A Decade in Borneo
Author: Ada PryerPower and Prowess
Author: JH WalkerPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000257274
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
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.
South East Asia, Colonial History: Empire-building in the nineteenth century
Author: Paul H. KratoskaPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415215411
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The six volumes that make up this unique set provide an extensive overview of colonialism in South-East Asia. In the majority of cases, authors chosen were specialists writing about their individual areas of expertise, and had first-hand experience in the region. Outline of contents: * I. Imperialism before 1800 [Edited by Peter Borschberg] * II. Empire-Building in the Nineteenth-Century * III. High Imperialism * IV. Imperial Decline: Nationalism and the Japanese Challenge * V. Peaceful Transitions to Independence * VI. Independence through Violent Struggle
Race and British Colonialism in Southeast Asia, 1770-1870
Author: Gareth KnapmanPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1315452162
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This book explores colonial debates on race, liberalism, colonial expansion and equality in South-East Asia, focusing on the writings of John Crawfurd, one of the British Empire’s leading racial theorists and colonial administrators in Asia.
Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Brunei
Author: Ooi Keat GinPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000568644
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Brunei presents an overview of significant themes, issues, and challenges pertinent to Brunei Darussalam in the twenty-first century. Multidisciplinary in coverage, the contributions cover topics relating to philology, history, religion, language and literature, geography, international relations, economics, politics and sociocultural traditions. The Handbook is structured in eight parts: Foundations History Faith and Ethnicity Literature Language and Education Economics Material Culture Empowerment Chapters focus on the recent past and contemporary developments in this unique country which has remained a Malay Muslim sultanate, sustaining its religious and traditional heritage encapsulated in the national philosophy, Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB, Malay Islamic Monarchy). The MIB philosophy represents the sultanate’s three pillars of social, cultural, political and economic sustainability, and the contributors discuss this concept in relation to the notion of ‘Malay’ or ‘Malaydom’, the official religion of the nation-state, Islam and monarchy as the essential system of government. This Handbook is an invaluable reference work for students of Asian and Southeast Asian Studies and researchers interested in what is demographically the smallest country within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Alexander Dalrymple
Author: Howard T FryPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135156697
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
First Published in 1970. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade
Author: Howard T. FryPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136606947
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Alexander Dalrymple was once described as the man who, after Hakluyt, had done most for the spread of Britain’s commerce. In this important new work, Dr. Fry discusses Dalrymple’s extensive contribution to knowledge about New Guinea and his pioneer attempt to establish a free port on Balambangan, and shows that his interest in the possibility of a North-West Passage and his influence in government circles were to be a major factor in bringing about Vancouver’s survey. Dalrymple’s research and theories about the great Southern Continent led to his appointment by the Royal Society as commander of the 1768 expedition, and though the Admiralty countermanded this decision and appointed instead Captain Cook, Dalrymple’s geographical researches were the motivating force behind the initiation of the search for Terra Australis. Dr. Fry throws interesting new light on Dalrymple’s relations with Cook, which, he argues, have been consistently misrepresented. Dalrymple became an expert navigator and surveyor during his years as captain of East India snows, and he became in turn hydrographer of the East India Company and the Admiralty. His work in this field revolutionised chart-making and was a contribution of incalculable value to Britain’s maritime supremacy in the nineteenth century. This classic book was first published in 1970.