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

by Spenser St. John, R.H.W. Reece (Introduction), James Brooke

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.

Genres: Biography

468 pages, Hardcover

First published December 22, 1994

About the author

Spenser Buckingham St. John, FRGS, FES, (1825-1910) was British Consul in Brunei in the mid 19th century.