A Short History Of Indonesia

Author : Colin Brown
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 9781865088389
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Indonesia written by Colin Brown and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New in the Short Histories of Asia series, edited by Milton Osborne, this is a readable, well-informed and comprehensive history of Indonesia and its peoples, from ancient origins to the present day.

Author : Tim Hannigan
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146291716X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brief History of Indonesia written by Tim Hannigan and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of the World's Largest Archipelago Indonesia is by far the largest nation in Southeast Asia and has the fourth largest population in the world after the United States. Indonesian history and culture are especially relevant today as the Island nation is an emerging power in the region with a dynamic new leader. It is a land of incredible diversity and unending paradoxes that has a long and rich history stretching back a thousand years and more. Indonesia is the fabled "Spice Islands" of every school child's dreams—one of the most colorful and fascinating countries in history. These are the islands that Europeans set out on countless voyages of discovery to find and later fought bitterly over in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. This was the land that Christopher Columbus sought, and Magellan actually reached and explored. One tiny Indonesian island was even exchanged for the island of Manhattan in 1667! This fascinating history book tells the story of Indonesia as a narrative of kings, traders, missionaries, soldiers and revolutionaries, featuring stormy sea crossings, fiery volcanoes, and the occasional tiger. It recounts the colorful visits of foreign travelers who have passed through these shores for many centuries—from Chinese Buddhist pilgrims and Dutch adventurers to English sea captains and American movie stars. For readers who want an entertaining introduction to Asia's most fascinating country, this is delightful reading.

Author : Robert Pringle
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 9781865088631
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Bali written by Robert Pringle and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the history of Bali from before the Bronze Age to the presidency of Megawati Sukarnoputri, this examination highlights the ethnic dynamics of the island and its place in modern Indonesia. Included is an analysis of the arrival of Indian culture, early European contact, and the complex legacies of Dutch control. Also explored are the island's contemporary economic progress and the environmental problems generated by population growth and massive tourist development.

Author : Alisa Gwennyth Zainu'ddin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A short history of Indonesia written by Alisa Gwennyth Zainu'ddin and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ailsa Zainu'ddin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Indonesia written by Ailsa Zainu'ddin and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jan Sihar Aritonang
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 900417026X
Total Pages : 1021 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Christianity in Indonesia written by Jan Sihar Aritonang and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1021 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indonesia is the home of the largest single Muslim community of the world. Its Christian community, about 10% of the population, has until now received no overall description in English. Through cooperation of 26 Indonesian and European scholars, Protestants and Catholics, a broad and balanced picture is given of its 24 million Christians. This book sketches the growth of Christianity during the Portuguese period (1511-1605), it presents a fair account of developments under the Dutch colonial administration (1605-1942) and is more elaborate for the period of the Indonesian Republic (since 1945). It emphasizes the regional differences in this huge country, because most Christians live outside the main island of Java. Muslim-Christian relations, as well as the tensions between foreign missionaries and local theology, receive special attention.

Author : Jean Gelman Taylor
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300105186
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indonesia written by Jean Gelman Taylor and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociale geschiedenis van Indonesië.

Author : Merle Calvin Ricklefs
Publisher : Stanford General Books
ISBN 13 : 9780804761307
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Modern Indonesia Since C. 1200 written by Merle Calvin Ricklefs and published by Stanford General Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth edition of M. C. Ricklefs' classic work on the history of Indonesia reflects the fruits of the latest research and brings the story up to the present day. In a single volume, readers gain an insight into the complexities of the world's largest archipelago - a land of vibrant cultures and dynamic history, but also one of violence, oppressive governments and immense challenges.

Author : Ginandjar Kartasasmita
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 981440540X
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Indonesia's Transformation written by Ginandjar Kartasasmita and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013-01-28 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Indonesia's Transformation: An Oral History is an account of Ginandjar Kartasasmita's career in the Indonesian government, both under President Suharto and in the post-Suharto era. Based on all the ministerial positions in which Kartasasmita has served the government, the book provides readers candid insights into the domestic and international political and economic contexts in which decisions were made, and how policies were formulated and implemented in Indonesia. The book contains many hours of interviews in which the author responds — as frankly as he can — to all sorts of questions from a group of scholars and specialists working on Indonesian politics and political economy, with the understanding that the book is for those who want to understand Indonesian politics, both past and present. Contents:Early YearsRising with Sudharmono: 1965–1983The Year of 1988Toward the MPR in 1998: Indonesia in CrisisThe Habibie PresidencyFrom Habibie to WahidMegawati's Presidency and the 2004 Elections: Towards Consociational Democracy?SBY and the Dilemma of a Multiparty Presidential SystemChallenges Ahead, International Footprints, and If … Readership: Academics, undergraduates and graduates, and policy-makers in Asian politics and international relations. Keywords:Ginandjar Kartasasmita;Indonesia;History;Democracy;Politics;Economy;Suharto;ReformasiKey Features:A rare collection of many candid stories told by a major player in Indonesian politicsOffers an insightful history of Indonesia under Suharto and afterInsider's view of Indonesian politics, both past and presentReviews: "Ginandjar Kartasasmita was instrumental in Indonesia's democratic transition and played key roles both in the government and in the Parliament from President Suharto's time to the current Yudhoyono administration. I firmly believe his memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the past, present, and future of Indonesia." Yasuo Fukuda former Prime Minister of Japan "Indonesia's relatively smooth evolution into a democracy is short of a miracle. As the largest founding member state of ASEAN, Indonesia's experiences in nation-building have implications on our regional organisation. Professor Ginandjar Kartasasmita has been a close witness to the transformation of his country and has been directly involved in the nation's journey to modernity. This book is a gold mine of information for all who are interested in the political and economic evolution of the world's largest Muslim country. It is a must-read for those who want to understand contemporary Indonesia." Surin Pitsuwan Secretary-General Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) "Indonesia's path to the stable and dynamic state as it is today was a long arduous route which marked periods of progress often followed by economic collapse. Ginandjar Kartasasmita was a witness to many of these events and this oral history provides a fascinating firsthand account of Indonesia's development from a flawed state to a growing functioning economy and a government grounded on democratic principles." Joseph J Stern Harvard University (Retired) "This personal account of Indonesia spanning four decades by a true insider gives us unique insights in the turbulent and progressive times of building a new nation. Kartasasmita's intimate storytelling, with a sharp eye for detail and self-reflection, makes it a captivating read. Highly recommended for anyone with a keen interest in this complex region of the world." Elisabeth Scheper Senior Gender & Peacebuilding Advisor United Nations Department of Political Affairs

Author : Andrew N. Weintraub
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199889597
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dangdut Stories written by Andrew N. Weintraub and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-09-21 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A keen critic of culture in modern Indonesia, Andrew N. Weintraub shows how a genre of Indonesian music called dangdut evolved from a debased form of urban popular music to a prominent role in Indonesian cultural politics and the commercial music industry. Dangdut Stories is a social and musical history of dangdut within a range of broader narratives about class, gender, ethnicity, and nation in post-independence Indonesia (1945-present).