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The Ibans of Sarawak under Brooke rule, 1841-1941

University MicrofilmsAnn Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1968 • Pages:

By: Pringle, Robert Maxwell.

Abstract
This is a detailed study of Iban history under Brooke rule from approximately 1841-1941 with particular emphasis on social change. The Brooke family, frequently referred to as the 'white rajahs' of Sarawak, served as British colonial administrators for nearly a century, excluding the final years of Japanese occupation during World War II. This document focuses primarily on the roles of the First Rajah, James Brooke, and his successor and nephew Charles Brooke (the Second Rajah) in establishing relative peace and bringing about social change in the region. Much of the material in this document centers around various alliances and political intrigues established between the Brooke government and members of the Iban society. Chapters 1 and 2 of this work provide background information on the land and people of the area and the political situation in Iban country as it existed prior to the eve of Brooke rule (ca. 1841).
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Status, role, and prestige
Ethnic stratification
Brawls, riots, and banditry
Territorial hierarchy
Administrative agencies
External relations
Public welfare
Military organization
Instigation of war
Warfare
culture
Iban
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle
Field Date
1965-1966 (p. vii)
Coverage Date
variable, 1841-1941 (title)
Coverage Place
Baleh, Ulu Batung Ai, Katibas, and Saribas regions of Sarawak, Malaysia
Notes
by Robert Maxwell Pringle
UM-68-4636
Bibliography: p. 624-653
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Cornell University, 1967
LCSH
Ibans (Bornean people)