Download or read book Indonesia Today written by Grayson J. Lloyd and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2001-10-09 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The turn of the century and the crossroads of reformasi presents a timely juncture for examining Indonesia's political, economic, and social history—both to evaluate current events and to chart the country's future course. Providing an up-to-date overview, this volume explores events, processes, and themes in contemporary Indonesia—including the evolution of political institutions and democracy, economic development and political economy, religious and social movements, political ideology, and the role of the armed forces. By holding a mirror to historical events, the authors add a rich dimension to our understanding of Indonesia and its problems, free from the exigencies of the present and the prejudices of the past.

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 321 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.

Download or read book The Republic of Indonesia written by Indonesia. Kedutaan Besar (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

Download or read book History of Indonesia written by Kelly Mass and published by Efalon Acies. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The narrative of Indonesia's past is intricately woven with its geographic positioning, abundant natural resources, a tapestry of human migrations, historic interactions, conflicts, economic dynamics, and political shifts. Situated along the equatorial belt in Southeast Asia, Indonesia comprises a vast archipelago of 17,000 to 18,000 islands, of which 8,844 are named and 922 are permanently inhabited. This unique geographical layout, nestled within strategic sea-lanes, has long facilitated extensive inter-island and global trade, shaping the nation's historical trajectory. The mosaic of Indonesian society reflects the diverse tapestry of human migrations, fostering a rich spectrum of cultures, ethnicities, and languages. The varied landforms and climates across the archipelago have profoundly influenced agricultural practices, trade networks, and the evolution of state structures. Notably, Indonesia's modern borders closely mirror those established during the era of the Dutch East Indies in the twentieth century. Archaeological evidence suggests human habitation in the Indonesian archipelago dates back at least 1.5 million years, with remnants of Homo erectus, famously known as the "Java Man," and their tools discovered in the region. The arrival of Austronesian peoples from Taiwan around 2000 BCE laid the foundation for the cultural fabric of contemporary Indonesia. Subsequent centuries witnessed the rise of maritime powers like the Srivijaya empire, which flourished from the 7th century CE, disseminating Hindu and Buddhist influences across the region.

Download or read book The Indonesia Reader written by Tineke Hellwig and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-13 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, encompassing nearly eighteen thousand islands. The fourth-most populous nation in the world, it has a larger Muslim population than any other. The Indonesia Reader is a unique introduction to this extraordinary country. Assembled for the traveler, student, and expert alike, the Reader includes more than 150 selections: journalists’ articles, explorers’ chronicles, photographs, poetry, stories, cartoons, drawings, letters, speeches, and more. Many pieces are by Indonesians; some are translated into English for the first time. All have introductions by the volume’s editors. Well-known figures such as Indonesia’s acclaimed novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer and the American anthropologist Clifford Geertz are featured alongside other artists and scholars, as well as politicians, revolutionaries, colonists, scientists, and activists. Organized chronologically, the volume addresses early Indonesian civilizations; contact with traders from India, China, and the Arab Middle East; and the European colonization of Indonesia, which culminated in centuries of Dutch rule. Selections offer insight into Japan’s occupation (1942–45), the establishment of an independent Indonesia, and the post-independence era, from Sukarno’s presidency (1945–67), through Suharto’s dictatorial regime (1967–98), to the present Reformasi period. Themes of resistance and activism recur: in a book excerpt decrying the exploitation of Java’s natural wealth by the Dutch; in the writing of Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879–1904), a Javanese princess considered the icon of Indonesian feminism; in a 1978 statement from East Timor objecting to annexation by Indonesia; and in an essay by the founder of Indonesia’s first gay activist group. From fifth-century Sanskrit inscriptions in stone to selections related to the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2004 tsunami, The Indonesia Reader conveys the long history and the cultural, ethnic, and ecological diversity of this far-flung archipelago nation.

Download or read book The History of Indonesia written by Steven Drakeley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-09-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culturally and politically, Indonesia is one of the more complex countries in the world, with 336 ethnic groups speaking 583 languages and dialects. It is only recently that these people have been contained within one political framework. Throughout most of history, Indonesia's inhabitants were divided politically in many different ways as a bewildering array of kingdoms and empires rose and fell within the region. Since independence in 1945, one of the challenges Indonesia faces is constructing a unified national identity. Through six chapters, Drakeley discusses Indonesian history beginning with settlement and social development in 5,000 BCE, through the Colonial Era, the Independence Movement, the Sukarno Era, and the Soeharto Era, to the 2004 elections. Ideal for students and general readers, the History of Indonesia is part of Greenwood's Histories of Modern Nations series. With over thirty nation's histories in print, these books provide readers with a concise, up-to-date history of countries throughout the world. Reference features include a biographical section highlighting famous figures in Indonesian history, a timeline of important historical events, a glossary of terms, and a bibliographical essay with suggestions for further reading.

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 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociale geschiedenis van Indonesië.

Download or read book Modern Indonesia written by R. B. Cribb and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1995 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the development of Indonesia, from its origins in 1945 to the present day

Download or read book The History of Indonesia and Geography of the Republic of Indonesia written by Indonesia. Consulate (New York). Information Section and published by . This book was released on 1961* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Producing Indonesia written by Eric Tagliacozzo and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 26 scholars contributing to this volume have helped shape the field of Indonesian studies over the last three decades. They represent a broad geographic background—Indonesia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, Canada—and have studied in a wide array of key disciplines—anthropology, history, linguistics and literature, government and politics, art history, and ethnomusicology. Together they reflect on the "arc of our field," the development of Indonesian studies over recent tumultuous decades. They consider what has been achieved and what still needs to be accomplished as they interpret the groundbreaking works of their predecessors and colleagues. This volume is the product of a lively conference sponsored by Cornell University, with contributions revised following those interactions. Not everyone sees the development of Indonesian studies in the same way. Yet one senses—and this collection confirms—that disagreements among its practitioners have fostered a vibrant, resilient intellectual community. Contributors discuss photography and the creation of identity, the power of ethnic pop music, cross-border influences on Indonesian contemporary art, violence in the margins, and the shadows inherent in Indonesian literature. These various perspectives illuminate a diverse nation in flux and provide direction for its future exploration.

Download or read book A History of Modern Indonesia Since C 1300 written by Merle Calvin Ricklefs and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Republic of Indonesia written by Indonesia. Embassy. Information Division and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Idea of Indonesia written by R. E. Elson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indonesia the nation-state is a miraculous and unlikely construction. At first sight, the material for national unity could not be more unpromising; its history is marred by deep and often bloody internal disputation based on ideology, ethnicity, religion, and region. Yet Indonesia, as concept and as nation-state, endures and is, perhaps, beginning once again to thrive. R. E. Elson, one of the leading figures in the field, seeks to discover the origins of the idea of Indonesia in the mid-nineteenth century and explores its often vexed and troubled trajectory through to the present time. He examines why Indonesia exists, against the odds, as a nation-state, and in what different forms it has existed, seeking to explain the nation's character as it has struggled for unity and purpose. The analysis provides a chronological narrative which examines Indonesian politics, its political elites and their relationship with the Indonesian people.

Download or read book Dynamics of Indonesian History written by Haryati Soebadio-Noto Soebagio and published by North-Holland. This book was released on 1978 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents: 1. Prehistoric Indonesia. 2. The megalithic tradition. 3. The Trunyanese: the people who descended from the sky. 4. Indian religions in Indonesia. 5. Wayang: a reflection of the aspirations of the Javanese. 6. Pre-islamic South Sulawesi. 7. The introduction of Islam and the growth of moslem coastal cities in the Indonesian archipelago. 8. Moluccan responses to the first intrusions of the west. 9. The Dutch trading monopolies. 10. Impacts of colonial policy on Sumatra. 11. The Kraton in the Javanese social structure. 12. Political transformation in the nineteenth century. 13. Nationalism, Pancasila, Soekarno. 14. National education in a colonial society. 15. Development of modern Indonesian literature. 16. Twentieth-century rural-urban changes. 17. Elite and masses: trends in recognition and alienation.

Download or read book A History of Modern Indonesia written by Adrian Vickers and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Bali bombings of 2002 and the rise of political Islam, Indonesia has frequently occupied media headlines. Nevertheless, the history of the fourth largest country on earth remains relatively unknown. Adrian Vickers' book, first published in 2005, traces the history of an island country, comprising some 240 million people, from the colonial period through revolution and independence to the present. Framed around the life story of Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Indonesia's most famous and controversial novelist and playwright, the book journeys through the social and cultural mores of Indonesian society, focusing on the experiences of ordinary people. In this new edition, the author brings the story up to date, revisiting his argument as to why Indonesia has yet to realise its potential as a democratic country. He also examines the rise of fundamentalist Islam, which has haunted Indonesia since the fall of Suharto.

Download or read book A History of Modern Indonesia since c 1200 written by M.C. Ricklefs and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2008-09-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognised as the most authoritative general account of Indonesia, this revised and expanded fourth edition has been updated in the light of new scholarship. New chapters at the end of the book bring the story up to the present day, including discussion of recent events such as the 2002 Bali terrorist bombings and the 2004 tsunami.