Power and Prowess: The Origins of Brooke Kingship in Sarawak
by J. H. Walker
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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J. H. Walker lectures in political science at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
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- Power and Prowess: The Origins of Brooke Kingship in Sarawak
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- Nonfiction, History, Politics and Government
- DDC/MDS
- 959.5403 — History & geography History of Asia Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam Malaysia; Singapore; Brunei Sarawak
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- DS597.37 .W35 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia Malaysia. Malay Peninsula. Straits Settlements Local history and description Sarawak
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