Indonesia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A compelling work of political history and analysis, Indonesia by Bruce Grant chronicles the turbulent story of the world's largest archipelago nation as it navigated the dramatic transition from the Sukarno era to the rise of Suharto's New Order regime. Grant, an experienced Australian journalist and diplomat, presents a sharp-eyed account of Indonesia's internal politics, regional tensions, and its complex role in Cold War geopolitics across Southeast Asia. The book surveys the vast geographical and cultural spread of the Indonesian archipelago — from Bali and Java to Sulawesi, Jakarta, and Kalimantan — illustrating how this diversity both enriched and complicated the nation-building project. Written with the authority of a seasoned observer, it remains an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand modern Indonesia's political foundations and its emergence as a significant regional power.
Author: Bruce Grant
Format: Paperback
Published: 1967, Penguin Books (Penguin Special)
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A compelling work of political history and analysis, Indonesia by Bruce Grant chronicles the turbulent story of the world's largest archipelago nation as it navigated the dramatic transition from the Sukarno era to the rise of Suharto's New Order regime. Grant, an experienced Australian journalist and diplomat, presents a sharp-eyed account of Indonesia's internal politics, regional tensions, and its complex role in Cold War geopolitics across Southeast Asia. The book surveys the vast geographical and cultural spread of the Indonesian archipelago — from Bali and Java to Sulawesi, Jakarta, and Kalimantan — illustrating how this diversity both enriched and complicated the nation-building project. Written with the authority of a seasoned observer, it remains an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand modern Indonesia's political foundations and its emergence as a significant regional power.