Robert Payne tells the story of the Brooke dynasty, James, Charles, and Vyner, who, between them, ruled as Rajahs of Sarawak for over a hundred years.
The White Rajah documents a fascinating time in Sarawak made possible by high integrity of three generations of Brooke men.
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Published first in 1960 as Sarawak ceded to Malaysia, The White Rajah documents this unique and fascinating time made possible by the 'human sympathy, selflessness and a high integrity' of three generations of Brooke men.
A tale of the life and love of James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak
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