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100 1 _aBaring-Gould, S.
_q(Sabine),
_d1834-1924
245 1 2 _aA History of Sarawak under Its Two White Rajahs 1839-1908
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-22
508 _aE-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"A History of Sarawak under Its Two White Rajahs 1839-1908" by S. Baring-Gould and C. A. Bampfylde is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the governance and development of Sarawak, providing insights into the lives and policies of its two renowned leaders, James Brooke and his nephew Charles Brooke. The text explores the complex interplay of colonial influence, native relations, and regional challenges during a transformative period in Sarawak’s history. At the start of the book, the preface sets the stage, highlighting the authors’ intentions to provide a factual and personal narrative of Sarawak's history during the tenure of the White Rajahs. The Rajah, C. Brooke, disclaims any authorship while expressing the belief that personal experiences under his rule can give readers a more accurate portrayal than future accounts might. He reflects on their governance philosophy, emphasizing kindness and friendship with the native populations, which he narratively believes were pivotal to their success in the region. The opening chapters subsequently introduce the geographical context of Borneo, its natural resources, and the diverse cultures within Sarawak, hinting at the intricate narratives to follow regarding the state's history and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJames, Rajah of Sarawak, 1803-1868
653 _aCharles, Rajah of Sarawak, 1829-1917
653 _aSarawak (Malaysia) -- History
700 1 _aBampfylde, C. A.
_q(Charles Agar),
_d1856-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52873
999 _c93707
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