A History Of Kuala Lumpur 1857-1939
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From a humble tin-mining settlement on the muddy confluence of two rivers to a thriving colonial metropolis, the story of Kuala Lumpur's rise is one of the most compelling urban narratives in Southeast Asian history. A History of Kuala Lumpur 1857–1939 chronicles the city's dramatic transformation over eight decades, tracing its origins through the era of the Malay chieftains and Chinese towkays, through the imposition of British Resident rule, and into the early twentieth century when the city emerged as the proud administrative capital of the Federated Malay States. J. M. Gullick presents a meticulously researched account of the political rivalries, economic forces, and social dynamics that shaped a city from near-nothing into an enduring symbol of modern Malaysia. Gullick, one of the foremost authorities on Malay history, brings scholarly rigour and narrative clarity to bear on a subject he commands with rare depth and authority. Published as MBRAS Monograph No. 29, this work stands as an essential reference for historians, urban scholars, and anyone captivated by the colonial history of the Malay Peninsula. Gullick's prose is precise yet accessible, weaving archival evidence with vivid human detail to illuminate not just the city's infrastructure and governance, but the lives of those who built it. What kind of city was Kuala Lumpur truly becoming in the decades before the Second World War — and whose vision was it, anyway?
Author: J. M. Gullick
Format: Hardback
Published: 2000, MBRAS (Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society)
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From a humble tin-mining settlement on the muddy confluence of two rivers to a thriving colonial metropolis, the story of Kuala Lumpur's rise is one of the most compelling urban narratives in Southeast Asian history. A History of Kuala Lumpur 1857–1939 chronicles the city's dramatic transformation over eight decades, tracing its origins through the era of the Malay chieftains and Chinese towkays, through the imposition of British Resident rule, and into the early twentieth century when the city emerged as the proud administrative capital of the Federated Malay States. J. M. Gullick presents a meticulously researched account of the political rivalries, economic forces, and social dynamics that shaped a city from near-nothing into an enduring symbol of modern Malaysia. Gullick, one of the foremost authorities on Malay history, brings scholarly rigour and narrative clarity to bear on a subject he commands with rare depth and authority. Published as MBRAS Monograph No. 29, this work stands as an essential reference for historians, urban scholars, and anyone captivated by the colonial history of the Malay Peninsula. Gullick's prose is precise yet accessible, weaving archival evidence with vivid human detail to illuminate not just the city's infrastructure and governance, but the lives of those who built it. What kind of city was Kuala Lumpur truly becoming in the decades before the Second World War — and whose vision was it, anyway?