Life of Sir James Brooke : Rajah of Sarawak - From His Personal Papers and Correspondence

In 1841, James Brooke became Rajah of Sarawak, establishing a European dynasty that ruled the Bornean state until 1946. The only full-length biography of Brooke ever published, this classic 1879 work was written by Brooke's Private Secretary, whose friendship with Brooke and knowledge of the country offer today's reader a clear feeling for the history of those times. For this reissue R.H.W. Reece provides an introduction reappraising the Rajah's character and career.St. John, Spencer is the author of 'Life of Sir James Brooke : Rajah of Sarawak - From His Personal Papers and Correspondence', published 1994 under ISBN 9789676530363 and ISBN 9676530360.