The History of Java, v. 1-2 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
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"The History of Java" by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This seminal work details the geography, culture, and history of Java, an Indonesian island that was of great interest to European powers at the time. Importantly, it explores the consequences of colonialism and the interactions between the Dutch colonial government and the local populations, offering insights into the complexities of governance and trade
in this region. The opening of the account includes a dedication to the Prince Regent and a preface that establishes Raffles’ intent to provide an informed perspective on Java, while also addressing any potential misinterpretations regarding the Dutch administration. Raffles introduces the backdrop of his observations during his tenure as Lieutenant-Governor of Java, highlighting his motivations rooted in justice and benevolence towards the Javanese people. The introduction also outlines the geographical context of Java, its climatic conditions, and its notable historical significance in trade and colonial conquest by European powers, particularly emphasizing the early interactions of the Portuguese and Dutch. This sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Java's rich history, its people, and Raffles' reflections on colonial relations, which are likely to engage readers interested in history, anthropology, and colonial studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781-1826 |
|---|---|
| Title | The History of Java, v. 1-2 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_Java |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chuck Greif, Michigan University Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Java (Indonesia) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49843 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49843-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1518 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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