Episode 02 - The Arrival of James Brooke

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Borneo Chronicles

Christopher Higgs

2 episodes

5 days ago

Historical podcast revealing Sarawak's past using first hand accounts found in letters, journals, travel accounts and oral stories. This podcast is supported by the Goethe-Institut Malaysia within the framework of Borneo Perantis: Co-Research Initiative.

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Episode 02 - The Arrival of James Brooke

Borneo Chronicles

48 minutes 15 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 02 - The Arrival of James Brooke

The arrival of James Brooke forever changed Sarawak's history—but do you know the real story?

Discover the true account of Brooke's journey aboard his schooner, the Royalist, which was initially a voyage of exploration and discovery, not one of trade or conquest. Learn how an unexpected stop and a pivotal meeting with Raja Muda Hassim led an English gentleman to a crossroads. Would James Brooke stick to his plan of exploration, or would he feel honour-bound to aid a ruler in the midst of a violent rebellion? The decision he made on 2 October 1840 altered his destiny and the course of a nation. This is the authentic tale of adventure, diplomacy, and the choice that sparked a dynasty.