This book is a compilation of 12 articles, a tribute to Associate Professor Dr R Suntharalingam upon his retirement in October 1991. The articles are contributed by his colleagues in the History Section of the School of Humanities of Universiti Sains Malaysia, his peers when he was a student of the University of Malaya in Singapore and his ex-students. This book is divided into two sections, historiography and nationalism, the two fields which greatly interested Dr Suntharalingam with focus on Malaysian history. The publication of this book has been made possible by the contributions of many parties. First of all I would like to thank Universiti Sains Malaysia and the Dean of the School of Humanities for their assistance and support in publishing this book. The support of the Publishing Committee of the School of Humanities and the Publishing Committee of Universiti Sains Malaysia is deeply appreciated. I would also like to thank Datuk Professor Sharom Ahmat for his financial contribution. We also had much co-operation and support from members of the History Section without whose support this book would not have been possible. To the following individuals: Mrs Goon Phaik Khuen, Miss Maheswari, Ms Rohaya, Miss Ong Chun Ee and Miss Normani Din (from the School of Humanities) and Ms Rosni Habib (from the library), our thanks for overseeing the typing and other matters. Thank you also to the assessor for the constructive comments even though not all the suggestions could be acted on.