Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Stamford Raffles was a key figure in British colonial history, and this book provides a detailed account of his life and legacy. It covers everything from his early years as a British diplomat to his eventual rise to prominence in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Along the way, the book provides valuable insights into the social and political climate of British colonialism in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in British colonial history or the history of Southeast Asia.
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