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    612-822-4611

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The Hidden Force: A Story of Modern Java (Cram Edition)

The Hidden Force: A Story of Modern Java (Cram Edition)

Couperus, Louis
Teixeira De Mattos, Alexander

Paperback

General FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 1026125634
ISBN13: 9781026125632
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: May 14 2026
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Hidden Force pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

The Hidden Force: A Story of Modern Java by Louis Couperus plunges into the heart of 19th-century colonial Java, exploring the fraught relationship between Dutch administrators and the local population. Set against the backdrop of the Dutch East Indies, this historical fiction masterfully depicts the cultural conflicts and simmering tensions that define the era.

As the ruling class grapples with maintaining control, a sense of unease pervades their lives, hinting at a force beyond comprehension. The story delves into the mysterious and the supernatural, suggesting an unseen influence disrupting the established order. Couperus paints a vivid portrait of a society on the brink, where the weight of colonialism clashes with the enduring spirit and hidden powers of Java. The Hidden Force remains a powerful exploration of cultural heritage and a timeless depiction of a world caught between tradition and modernity.

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