Taming The Jungle: The Men Who Made British Malaya
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account, Taming The Jungle: The Men Who Made British Malaya, chronicles the intricate and often challenging efforts of British administrators and pioneers in shaping colonial Malaya. Pat Barr presents a vivid narrative, detailing the political maneuvers, economic ambitions, and cultural clashes that defined the era. The book uncovers the complex motivations and impacts of these individuals, illustrating how their actions laid the groundwork for modern Malaya. It offers a compelling and authoritative look into a pivotal period of Southeast Asian history, revealing the human stories behind the colonial enterprise.
Author: Pat Barr
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Secker & Warburg
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account, Taming The Jungle: The Men Who Made British Malaya, chronicles the intricate and often challenging efforts of British administrators and pioneers in shaping colonial Malaya. Pat Barr presents a vivid narrative, detailing the political maneuvers, economic ambitions, and cultural clashes that defined the era. The book uncovers the complex motivations and impacts of these individuals, illustrating how their actions laid the groundwork for modern Malaya. It offers a compelling and authoritative look into a pivotal period of Southeast Asian history, revealing the human stories behind the colonial enterprise.