The British Occupation of Indonesia: 1945-1946: Britain, The Netherlands and the Indonesian Revolution Contributor(s): McMillan, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415406099 ISBN-13: 9780415406093 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Political Science | Political Freedom |
Dewey: 959.803 |
Series: Royal Asiatic Society Books |
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.82 lbs) 248 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - British Isles - 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. |