An engaging chronicle in its own right, 'The Brunei Constitution of 1959: An Inside History' paints most vividly, the political milieu of the tension-filled times of 1959, the result of which saw the promulgation of the Brunei Constitution in the said year.

Through painstaking research, which at once becomes apparent as the reader thumbs through the pages, the author brings to life through the energy of his prose, events gleaned from dusty documents and thoughts culled from extensive interviews. Answering questions that have long baffled Bruneians such as why was a constitution was introduced, was it a Hobson's Choice, why was it not implemented in full, who was behind it, who came up with the idea, this book traces the threads of Brunei's political tapestry and triumphs as a celebration of the nation's greatest moments.

Spanning 80 pages, this historical tome is further interspersed with photographs and facsimiles of letters to provide greater intimacy to the country's history

A brilliant book for history students, academicians and the public, 'The Brunei Constitution of 1959: An Inside History' is now in its second edition. It is on sale at all major bookstores throughout Brunei.