St. John, Spenser, Sir 1826-1910 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rajah Brooke: The Englishman as Ruler of an Eastern State" by Sir Spenser St John is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and governance of Sir James Brooke, the first Rajah of Sarawak, a territory in Borneo, detailing his attempts to establish an enlightened rule over a complex and often violent landscape. It examines Brooke’s influence on the region, his relationships with local chiefs, and the broader implications of British imperial policies. The opening portion of the text introduces the author’s motivations and the contextual background of Sir James Brooke’s rule. We learn about Brooke's early life, his military service, and the circumstances leading to his governance in Sarawak. The narrative emphasizes Brooke's ambition to create a just administration through treaties with local leaders and a commitment to the well-being of the native population. Furthermore, we see a glimpse into the political intrigue surrounding his rule, including opposition from other local chiefs and the dynamics of power amid colonial interests, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-05-03 Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin, 1897 James, Rajah of Sarawak, 1803-1868 Sarawak (Malaysia) -- History Sarawak (Malaysia) -- Kings and rulers -- Biography DS United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin, 1897 https://archive.org/details/rajahbrookeengli00stjouoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70688 https://archive.org/details/rajahbrookeengli00stjouoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70688 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134632.0 70688