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This standard work on the history of Indonesia has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the findings of recent research, and four new chapters have been added to bring the story up to date. This edition is the first to be illustrated, with the addition of 22 drawings and photographs.
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Indonesia is the most populous nation of the Islamic world. This history of Indonesia since the coming of Islam draws on sources in both Indonesian and Western languages. The third edition has been revised in light of new research, offering four new chapters on western Indonesia 1640-1800, the Soeharto regime at its height in 1976-88, the decline and collapse of that regime during 1989-98, and the post-Soeharto period. B&w historical photos are included. The previous edition was cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed . Ricklef is foundation director of the Melbourne Institute of Asian Languages and Societies at the University of Melbourne. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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