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A History of Modern Indonesia since c.1200

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A History of Modern Indonesia since c.1200 offers the most authoritative and comprehensive account of Indonesia's history. This revised and expanded fourth edition updates the narrative with new scholarship, covering events from the early 13th century to present day. It includes important discussions on recent events such as the 2002 Bali terrorist bombings and the 2004 tsunami, providing readers with a thorough understanding of Indonesia's complex modern history.
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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.

'Covering an enormous span of eight centuries, this history is systematic, balanced, sympathetic to its subjects, authoritative for every period under review, and deeply intelligent. It is, in my view, the finest historical survey of Indonesia ever written and one of the most accessible and comprehensive of any Asian realm.' - Victor Lieberman, University of Michigan, USA 'Successfully weaves together political, intellectual, religious and economic developments into an engaging and detailed narrative.' - Michael Charney, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK 'Like the previous edition, this fourth edition is a fine, balanced and clearly written work. It is unique in the field as a detailed, reliable and readable text.' - Robert Cribb, Australian National University

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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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780230546868

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 782g

Pages: 512

About the Author

M. C. RICKLEFS is a recognised leading authority on the history and current affairs of Indonesia. He is currently Professor of History at the National University of Singapore, Adjunct Professor at the Australian National University, and Honorary Professor at Monash University, Australia.

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