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The Achehnese V1 (1906)

The Achehnese V1 (1906)

Hurgronje, Christiaan Snouck
Wilkinson, Richard James

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ISBN10: 1167020057
ISBN13: 9781167020056
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 468
Weight: 2.30
Height: 0.94 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Achehnese V1 is a book written by Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje and published in 1906. It is a comprehensive study of the Achehnese people, who are native to the Aceh province of Indonesia. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on the history, culture, religion, and social organization of the Achehnese people. It also delves into their political system, economy, and relationship with the Dutch colonial authorities.The second volume of the book is more focused on the Achehnese rebellion against Dutch colonial rule, which lasted from 1873 to 1904. Hurgronje, who was a Dutch scholar and advisor to the colonial government, provides a detailed account of the rebellion, including its causes, key players, and military strategies. He also offers insights into the Achehnese mindset and the reasons behind their resistance to Dutch rule.Overall, The Achehnese V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indonesian history, colonialism, and the dynamics of cultural interaction. It is written in a scholarly and objective tone, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. Despite some criticisms of Hurgronje's role in the Dutch colonial administration, his work remains an important contribution to the study of Southeast Asian history.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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