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• Format: Paperback / Softcover

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9789971693763 (Please verify against your stock)

• Publisher: NUS Press (National University of Singapore)

• Publication Date: 2007 (Revised Edition)

• Print Length: 264 Pages

• Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.6 x 22.5 cm

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A cornerstone of Southeast Asian history. Carl A. Trocki explores the fascinating rise of the Temenggongs, the "Princes of Pirates," and their pivotal role in the founding of modern Singapore and Johor. A must-have for history buffs and researchers.

First published in 1979 and remains a seminal work in the historiography of the Malay world. Carl A. Trocki’s Prince of Pirates provides an in-depth look at how the sea-faring power of the Temenggongs transformed into the bureaucratic machinery of a modern state.

This book challenges traditional colonial narratives and offers a unique perspective on the maritime history of the Straits of Melaka. Perfect for students, historians, and anyone interested in the deep roots of Singapore-Johor relations.