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100 1 _aRaffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir,
_d1781-1826
245 1 4 _aThe History of Java, v. 1-2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_Java
500 _aRelease date is 2015-09-01
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Chuck Greif, Michigan University Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJava (Indonesia) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49843
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