Primary Sources Historical Collections British Malaya An Account Of The Origin And Progress Of British Influence In Malaya With A Foreword

This book presents a comprehensive history of the development of British influence in Malaya starting with the establishment of the Straits Settlements in the 19th century. Frank Athelstane Swettenham who worked as a colonial administrator in Malaya for many years offers insights into the political economic and social factors that shaped the region making this an important resource for scholars of Southeast Asian history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and i