| The British Occupation of Indonesia: 1945-1946: Britain, The Netherlands and the Indonesian Revolution Contributor(s): McMillan, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415355516 ISBN-13: 9780415355513 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: Between 1945 and 1946, Indonesia was occupied by a British-Indian force of approximately 45,000 men. The military occupation of Indonesia bridged the gap between the surrender of Japan and the resumption of Dutch rule. Contrary to previous studies, this book demonstrates that the occupation was neither exclusively pro-Dutch nor pro-Indonesian; nor was it the orderly affair portrayed in the official histories. From first to last, the occupation was chaotic: the British-Indian force was out of its depth, fighting a guerrilla war in a politically complex situation. The author draws on a broad range of sources previously not available to scholars, such as recently declassified government papers and papers in private archives. Additionally, he carried out interviews with protagonists to support his thesis. This is the first work to systematically examine the British occupation of Indonesia. It appeals to scholars of European Imperialism, the Second World War, military history and the history of South and SoutheastAsia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 959.803 |
| LCCN: 2005002947 |
| Series: Royal Asiatic Society Books |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.32" W x 9.44" (1.24 lbs) 254 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first work to systematically examine the British occupation of Indonesia after the Second World War. The occupation by British-Indian forces between 1945 and 1946 bridged the gap between the surrender of Japan and the resumption of Dutch rule, and this book is a reappraisal of the conduct on the ground of that British Occupation. Contrary to previous studies, this book demonstrates that occupation was neither exclusively pro-Dutch nor pro-Indonesian; nor was it the orderly affair portrayed in the official histories. Richard McMillan draws upon a wide range of sources previously unavailable to scholars - such as recently declassified government papers and papers in private archives; he has also carried out revealing interviews with key players. Presenting a wealth of new information, this highly original and well-written book, will appeal to scholars of European Imperialism, the Second World War, military history and the history of South and Southeast Asia. It will also be relevant to a wide range of undergraduate courses in History. |