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James Brooke
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rajah of Sarawak (1803-1868)

Also known as: Rajah Brooke, Sir James Brooke, Джеймс Брук, جيمس بروك, 제임스 브룩, ジェームズ・ブルック

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Known works

  • Narrative of events in Borneo and Celebes
  • Narrative of events in Borneo and Celebes, down to the occupation of Labuan (1848)
  • A letter from Borneo
  • A vindication of his character and proceedings in reply to the statements privately printed and circulated by Joseph Hume, esq. M.P., addressed to Henry Drummond, esq. M.P.
  • The Queen on the prosecution of Sir James Brooke, K.C.B., against the Eastern Archipelago Company