Through an exploration of British rule in southeast Asia between 1770-1890, this book shows the importance of Britain’s political and commercial hegemony in creating present-day “Asian-tiger” economies in this region.
Anthony Webster stresses the importance of London capitalist interest, the role of Indian merchants and the growing Chinese community in developing regions in southeast Asia. Through this, this volume explores major events which led to this influence, including the acquisition of Penang, the defeat of European powers in the war of 1815, the growth of both British and Indian industries, the establishment of Singapore and the creation of an ‘informal empire’ in the Malay peninsular.
- ISBN10 1350182311
- ISBN13 9781350182318
- Publish Date 27 January 2022
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 288
- Language English