The Netherlands Indies and the Great War, 1914-1918
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Manga
Format
Paperback
Pages
674
Language
English
Published
Mar 28, 2008
Publisher
Kitlv Press
ISBN-10
9067183083
ISBN-13
9789067183086
Description
Amidst the chaos of World War I, colonial administrators in the Netherlands Indies found themselves grappling with a complex web of political and social challenges. As tensions escalated and nations were drawn into conflict, the authorities in this distant archipelago sighed with a blend of relief and apprehension, aware that their colonial interests could easily be disrupted. Kees van Dijk meticulously examines how the war affected the region, revealing both the initial indifference towards the European conflict and the subsequent ripple effects on local governance, society, and economy.
Throughout the war, the Netherlands Indies experienced a transformation that would reshape its identity. The impact of global conflict sparked discussions around nationalism, colonialism, and resistance, forcing a re-evaluation of the colonial power dynamics. Van Dijk delves into how these events influenced local populations, leading to increased political awareness and activism among the indigenous peoples who were beginning to question their place in an empire.
By weaving together historical narrative and insightful analysis, this account offers readers a nuanced perspective on a pivotal period. It highlights how the Great War not only tested the strained relationships between colonizers and the colonized but also set the stage for significant changes in the region's future.
Throughout the war, the Netherlands Indies experienced a transformation that would reshape its identity. The impact of global conflict sparked discussions around nationalism, colonialism, and resistance, forcing a re-evaluation of the colonial power dynamics. Van Dijk delves into how these events influenced local populations, leading to increased political awareness and activism among the indigenous peoples who were beginning to question their place in an empire.
By weaving together historical narrative and insightful analysis, this account offers readers a nuanced perspective on a pivotal period. It highlights how the Great War not only tested the strained relationships between colonizers and the colonized but also set the stage for significant changes in the region's future.
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