""A History of the Dutch in the Far East"" by Albert Hyma is a comprehensive and detailed account of the Dutch colonial presence in the East Indies, which includes modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The book covers the period from the early 17th century, when the Dutch East India Company first established a foothold in the region, to the 20th century, when the Netherlands relinquished its colonial possessions.Hyma provides a thorough examination of the Dutch colonial policies, economy, and culture ...
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""A History of the Dutch in the Far East"" by Albert Hyma is a comprehensive and detailed account of the Dutch colonial presence in the East Indies, which includes modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The book covers the period from the early 17th century, when the Dutch East India Company first established a foothold in the region, to the 20th century, when the Netherlands relinquished its colonial possessions.Hyma provides a thorough examination of the Dutch colonial policies, economy, and culture in the Far East, as well as the interactions between the Dutch and the indigenous populations. He also explores the impact of Dutch colonialism on the region's political and social structures, and the legacy of Dutch rule in the Far East.The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official records, personal diaries, and letters, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of the Dutch colonial experience in the Far East. Hyma's writing is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of colonialism, Southeast Asia, and the Dutch Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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