The Legacy of Yamtuan Antah: Unity and Leadership

Author: Mohd Khairil Hisham
Publisher: Biblio Press
ISBN: 9786297733821
Tahun: 2025
Weight: 78 gm
Pages: 55 m/s
Price: RM25

In the twilight of Malay sovereignty and the dawn of British colonial dominance, one ruler stood at the crossroads of resistance and reform-Yamtuan Antah of Negeri Sembilan. Unity and Leadership: The Legacy of Yamtuan Antah is a gripping historical narrative that brings to life the courage, diplomacy, and enduring vision of a leader determined to protect his people's autonomy and traditions.

Spanning decades of political intrigue, internal dissent, and colonial intervention, this meticulously researched work reveals how Yamtuan Antah's stand against British incursion in the 1870s became a symbol of unity and cultural resilience for generations to come. More than just a tale of deffance, the book explores the evolving institution of Malay rulership and the complexities of leadership during a period of profound transformation.

A compelling blend of biography and historical analysis, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in Malay history, colonial encounters, and the enduring struggle for identity and sovereignty in Southeast Asia.