The book Malino maakt historie is an official compilation of minutes and speeches from the Malino Conference, which took place from July 15 to 25, 1946. This conference was organized by the Dutch East Indies government as part of efforts to formulate a federal state structure in Indonesia after World War II. Compiled by W. A. van Goudeover, former editor-in-chief of the newspaper De Locomotief,…
Rifle Reports: A Story of Indonesian Independence is an ethnographic and historical study by Mary Margaret Steedly, based on archives, interviews, and field notes, that explores the struggles of the people of North Sumatra during the Indonesian Revolution of 1945–1949. The book highlights the personal narratives of historical actors, including Karo fighters, about their experiences with war, …
The book Indonesia: a country study is part of the Area Handbook Series compiled by Foreign Area Studies, The American University. This edition presents a comprehensive study of Indonesia's geographical, social, cultural, political, economic, historical, and security conditions up to 1982. This book is intended to provide in-depth understanding for researchers, academics, and the United States …
This official document published by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs contains reports, minutes, statements, and diplomatic documents concerning discussions on Indonesia at the United Nations Security Council during October and November 1947. This publication describes the international political dynamics that arose as a result of the Indonesian-Dutch conflict in the early days of independe…
Java in a Time of Revolution is Benedict Anderson's in-depth study of the political, social and military dynamics in Java during the Japanese occupation until the beginning of the Indonesian Revolution (1944–1946). This book traces changes in power structures, the emergence of radical youth groups, the growth of the spirit of nationalism, as well as resistance to Japanese colonialism and the …
This book is an official publication from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs which documents discussions regarding Indonesia at the United Nations Security Council in the period January 1946 to September 1947. The contents include transcripts, reports and diplomatic documents related to the Indonesian-Dutch conflict after the 1945 Proclamation of Independence. This material shows how the Ind…
The book An Introduction to Indonesian Historiography is an important work in the study of modern Indonesian history. Edited by Soedjatmoko, Mohammad Ali, G. J. Resink, and George McT. Kahin, this book collects the writings of well-known historians regarding the development of Indonesian historical writing, starting from local, colonial historiographic traditions, to modern historical methods. …
Such was the specter that haunted Indonesian sovereignty. It has haunted every nation that sought independence from colonial rule. In Indonesia: The underdeveloped freedom S. Tam examines how one underdeveloped nation came to be ruled by a succession of foreigners and how that nation finally threw off its oppressors only to find, as so many recently liberated countries have found, that the burd…
Bernard H. M. Vlekke's classic book presents a comprehensive study of the historical development of the Indonesian archipelago, from the early days of the great kingdoms and international trade relations to the period of European colonialism. Using a historical and geographical approach, Vlekke describes the political, social, and economic changes that shaped the region now known as Indonesia. …
The Mesmerizing Story of Homann: From Time to Time is a documentary book that describes the long journey of the Hotel Savoy Homann Bidakara Bandung, one of the historic hotels in Indonesia. This work was compiled by Sudarsono Katam, Sam Askari Soemadipradja, and Uun S. Gunawan, with archival photographs that show the development of the distinctive Art Deco architecture, important events, and wo…