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- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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The story follows Hau-Shik, born into a prominent family in Hong Kong during the decline of the Qing Dynasty. He pursues higher education in Law and Economics at Cambridge, leading to a successful career as a tin miner in British Malaya. Hau-Shik's journey highlights his rise to prominence within Kuala Lumpur's colonial society, showcasing themes of ambition, cultural identity, and the intersection of personal and historical narratives.
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As Empires Fell: The Life and Times of Lee Hau-Shik, the First Finance Minister of Malaya, Ooi Kee Beng
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- 2020
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