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A Concise History of Brunei
The Story of a Nation

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A Concise History of Brunei Few places on earth have traveled so far in such quiet ways. *A Concise History of Brunei* charts the remarkable arc of a tiny Borneo sliver that grew into a pre‑colonial maritime powerhouse, weathered the turbulence of empire, and became one of the world’s wealthiest modern states on the strength of oil, shrewd diplomacy, and a monarchy that has endured for over six centuries.

This is not a dry recitation of treaties and dates. It is a living narrative—from pre‑Islamic river traders and Indianised chiefs navigating monsoon winds, to Sultan Bolkiah’s golden armadas that dazzled Ming China; from the clash with Portuguese and Spanish adventurers to the quiet hum of oil rigs that transformed mudflats into modernity. Each chapter reveals how Brunei reinvented itself again and again: absorbing foreign faiths and technologies, bending but never breaking under colonial pressure, and fusing Malay tradition, Islamic identity, and petro‑wealth into a singular nation.

Whether you are drawn by the romance of ancient sea‑routes, the intrigue of royal courts, or the puzzle of how a “small” state survives in a globalised age, this book offers a clear, compelling, and refreshingly balanced account. Pick it up and you won’t just learn where Brunei has been—you’ll understand how it continues to stay the course.

Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Early Settlement and Brunei's Pre‑Islamic Roots
  • Chapter 2 The Rise of the Bruneian Sultanate (1368‑1500)
  • Chapter 3 Sultan Bolkiah’s Golden Age and Maritime Expansion
  • Chapter 4 European Contact: Portuguese and Spanish Encounters
  • Chapter 5 The Arrival of the Dutch and British Traders
  • Chapter 6 The 19th‑Century Treaties and Loss of Territories
  • Chapter 7 Sultan Abdul Momin and the Decline of Sovereignty
  • Chapter 8 The British Protectorate Era (1888‑1941)
  • Chapter 9 World War II and the Japanese Occupation
  • Chapter 10 Post‑War Reconstruction and the 1959 Constitution
  • Chapter 11 Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Modernisation
  • Chapter 12 The 1962 Brunei Revolt and Its Aftermath
  • Chapter 13 Discovery of Oil and Economic Transformation
  • Chapter 14 Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s Accession and Early Reign
  • Chapter 15 Brunei’s Path to Full Independence (1984)
  • Chapter 16 Nation‑Building: Education, Health, and Infrastructure
  • Chapter 17 Islamic Identity and the Implementation of Syariah Law
  • Chapter 18 Brunei’s Foreign Policy: Non‑Alignment and Regional Cooperation
  • Chapter 19 The 1990s Economic Diversification Efforts
  • Chapter 20 Challenges of the 21st Century: Globalisation and Demographics
  • Chapter 21 Cultural Heritage: Malay Traditions and Royal Court
  • Chapter 22 Environmental Conservation and the Heart of Borneo Initiative
  • Chapter 23 Brunei’s Role in ASEAN and International Organisations
  • Chapter 24 The Sultanate’s Wealth Management and Sovereign Fund
  • Chapter 25 Brunei Today: Continuity, Change, and Future Prospects
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Author:

Linda Perry

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Nonfiction

Date Published:

June 12, 2026

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