Ratings Breakdown
Rated 4.5 by 116 people
Pros from Reviews
- Well-researched narrative
 - Engaging personal accounts
 - Insightful historical context
 - Covers colonial impacts
 - Highlights independence movements
 - Thought-provoking and informative
 - Readable and accessible
 - Links to global history
 
Cons from Reviews
- Overemphasis on Dutch cruelty
 - Lacks post-1950 analysis
 - Misses Indonesian colonialism
 - Cursory treatment of recent history
 
Notable Features
Hardcover
656 pages
English language
4.5 rating
Free delivery
