The history of Java. Vol. I



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1830

The history of Java. Vol. I

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Starting with a sketch of the decline and fall of the Dutch East India Company, the author describes the physical geography of Java, the origin of the natives, comparing the three main races, namely, the Javans, Malayus and Bugis, and the foreign settlers, all aspects of agriculture, manufactures and handicrafts, domestic and foreign commerce, character of the inhabitants of Java, court ceremonies with details of rank and title, festivals, language, literature and the fine arts.

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Java (Indonesia)--History

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The history of Java. Vol. I
Starting with a sketch of the decline and fall of the Dutch East India Company, the author describes the physical geography of Java, the origin of the natives, comparing the three main races, namely, the Javans, Malayus and Bugis, and the foreign settlers, all aspects of agriculture, manufactures and handicrafts, domestic and foreign commerce, character of the inhabitants of Java, court ceremonies with details of rank and title, festivals, language, literature and the fine arts.
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The history of Java. Vol. II
Vol.II begins with a chapter discussing the introduction of Islam, religious antiquities and sculpture, temples and ruins. The rest of the volume is devoted to the history of Java in two periods, from ancient times to the establishment of Islam and from then to the arrival of the British forces. An appendix includes diverse topics such as the unhealthiness of Batavia and an account of the Japan trade, including statistics.
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Creators
Raffles, Thomas Stamford, Sir, 1781-1826
Subject
Java (Indonesia)--History
Publisher
J. Murray, 1830
National Library Board Singapore, 1830
Digital Description
application/pdf, 50564 KB, 594 p.
Table of Contents
Dedication -- Preface -- Introduction -- Ch.I. Geographical situation of Java ... -- Ch.II. Origin of the natives ... -- Ch.III. Importance of agriculture to Java ... -- Ch.IV. Manufactures ... -- Ch.V. Commerce... -- Ch.VI. Character of the inhabitants of Java ... -- Ch.VII. Ceremonies of the Court ... -- Ch.VIII. Language ...
Edition
2nd ed.
Copyright
All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2006.