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Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

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Title

Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society

Subject

An Imperial or a personal Legacy? The Rivalry of W.E. Maxwell and F.A. Swettenham in British Malaya

Description

This passage shows that Frank Swettenham wanted to protect his personal legacy in British Malaya. He strongly supported the Federation of the Malay States and feared people would forget his achievements. his Malayan artefacts were later kept in the national Museum. The passage also explains how aolonial names such as Port Swettenham and Maxwell Hill were later changed after independance.

Creator

Mohamad Rashidi Pakri

Source

JIMBRAS,VOL. 84,Part 2 (2011),pp.43

Date

2011

Contributor

maya

Type

Text