Global Indonesia
Global Indonesia by Jean Gelman Taylor, published by Routledge on June 30, 2021, offers an insightful examination of Indonesia’s historical and contemporary significance in a global context. Spanning 222 pages, this edition explores how colonial rule in the nineteenth century introduced modern infrastructure and communication systems that connected Indonesia to Europe, the Middle East, and its own islands, shaping the interactions between its peoples and economies.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of Indonesia’s integration into the global landscape, focusing on economic conditions and the impact of globalization. The book delves into the historical developments that have influenced Indonesia’s role in international relations and highlights the complexities of its political and economic evolution. With a focus on Southeast Asia, this work provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors that have intertwined Indonesia with the wider world.
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In the nineteenth century, colonial rule brought the modern world closer to the Indonesian peoples, introducing mechanized transport, all-weather roads, postal and telegraph communications, and steamship networks that linked Indonesia’s islands to each other, to Europe and the Middle East. This book looks at Indonesia’s global importance, and traces the entwining of its peoples and economies with the wider world.
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