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| 12746. THE STRUGGLE FOR INDONESIA'S INDEPENDENCE. Thorough, scholarly, summary of the details of Indonesian history. Beginning with the "cultivation system" of 19th century Dutch colonialism, the study covers the beginnings of Indonesian nationalism in early 20th century, origins of Sukarno's political career, Japanese conquest in World War II, Indonesian-Japanese relations and tensions, events of August 1945 declaration of independence, Allied attempts to re-occupy Indonesia, battle of Surabaya and other conflicts, international involvement and peace making, Dutch counterattacks and repression, First and Second Dutch "police actions," attitudes and actions of USA as chief mediator, why the Dutch were unable to prevail militarily, final treaty and implementation. 20p. 12b. 33f |
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