Empires, imperialism and Southeast Asia : essays in honour of Nicholas Tarling

"In this volume a number of friends and colleagues pay tribute to Nicholas Tarling, a distinguished scholar who has spent a career illuminating the impact and legacy of European power on Southeast Asia. The contributions range widely, from the early modern societies of Borneo, to the rise and decline of European imperialism, to twentieth century expressions of nationhood and nationalism. In his own work Tarling creates a blend of local, international, cultural and intellectual history. This volume tries to do the same, as the contributors tell stories full of incident and ideas." Publisher's description. Includes: British Policy in the Straits of Malacca to 1819 and the collapse of the Traditional Malay State Structure - Dianne Lewis; "Sir John Anderson in Malaya, 1904-1911"--Khoo Kay Kim; "Overseas Japanese, Overseas Chinese and British Justice 1931"--Ian Nish; "Law and Order: British Management of Malayan Communism During the Interwar Years, 1919-1942"--C.F. Yong; "Writing a History of Brunei"--Leonard Andaya and "The Legacy of British Rule in Hong Kong and its Interaction with Beijing's Objectives"--John Wong. New Zealand editor and honoree. v, 250 pages ; 24 cm.