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基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2006. This is the first work to systematically examine the British occupation of Indonesia after the Second World War.
Full Description
This is the first work to systematically examine the British occupation of Indonesia after the Second World War. The occupation by British-Indian forces between 1945 and 1946 bridged the gap between the surrender of Japan and the resumption of Dutch rule, and this book is a reappraisal of the conduct on the ground of that British Occupation. Contrary to previous studies, this book demonstrates that occupation was neither exclusively pro-Dutch nor pro-Indonesian; nor was it the orderly affair portrayed in the official histories.
Richard McMillan draws upon a wide range of sources previously unavailable to scholars - such as recently declassified government papers and papers in private archives; he has also carried out revealing interviews with key players. Presenting a wealth of new information, this highly original and well-written book, will appeal to scholars of European Imperialism, the Second World War, military history and the history of South and Southeast Asia. It will also be relevant to a wide range of undergraduate courses in History.
Contents
Introduction1. The Arrival of British Forces in Indonesia2. The Battle of Surabaya 3. Anglo-Indonesian relations in the aftermath of Surabaya4. Anglo-Dutch relations and the British withdrawal from Java 5. The British Occupation of Sumatra6. MoraleConclusion
