Crossroads Of The Java Sea is a historical novel written by Hendrik De Leeuw. Set in the early 19th century, the story takes place in the Dutch East Indies, a colony of the Netherlands. The novel follows the life of a young Dutchman named Pieter van der Meer, who arrives in Batavia (now Jakarta) to work for the Dutch East India Company. Pieter is quickly drawn into the complex world of colonial politics and trade, and finds himself at a crossroads between his loyalty to the Company and his growing sympathy for the local ...
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Crossroads Of The Java Sea is a historical novel written by Hendrik De Leeuw. Set in the early 19th century, the story takes place in the Dutch East Indies, a colony of the Netherlands. The novel follows the life of a young Dutchman named Pieter van der Meer, who arrives in Batavia (now Jakarta) to work for the Dutch East India Company. Pieter is quickly drawn into the complex world of colonial politics and trade, and finds himself at a crossroads between his loyalty to the Company and his growing sympathy for the local Javanese people.As Pieter navigates the treacherous waters of colonial society, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and betrayal, involving both Dutch and Javanese factions. Along the way, he falls in love with a Javanese princess, and must choose between his duty to the Company and his love for her.The novel is rich in historical detail, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Dutch East Indies during a time of great political and social upheaval. De Leeuw's writing is both engaging and informative, and he does an excellent job of bringing the characters and settings to life. Overall, Crossroads Of The Java Sea is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers interested in history, politics, and romance.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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