Limbang Rebellion: 7 Days in December 1962 by Eileen Chanin (2013)

Author: Eileen Chanin
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing, Sydney
Publication Date: 2013
Format: Softcover, xxi + 249 pages, plus 8 pages of plates
ISBN: 9781742233963
Dimensions: Approx. 23 cm tall
Condition: Very Good – light shelf wear, clean and tightly bound

Limbang Rebellion is Eileen Chanin’s compelling account of the little-known 1962 uprising in the British protectorate of Brunei. The rebellion, which lasted just seven days in December, had far-reaching implications for the region’s colonial legacy and the formation of modern Malaysia. Drawing on newly available sources and eyewitness accounts, Chanin explores the tense geopolitical climate, the swift military response, and the political fallout that followed.

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War and Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation, this is an insightful and well-researched narrative of a critical moment in Southeast Asian history.

Why You’ll Love It:
A must-read for students of Southeast Asian politics, Australian foreign relations, or post-colonial history. Essential for collectors of modern conflict histories and regional diplomacy.