ISBN: 9781331485506 - batavia (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book immerses readers in the heart of 17th-century Dutch colonial society in the East Indies. It follows the lives of several characters, including Walter, a young physician, and Adelaide, the daughter of a prominent Dutch captain. The tale unfolds against the backdrop of Batavia (present-day Jakarta), where the Dutch East India Company wielded immense power. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and cultural clashes between the colonizers and the indigenous population. Through its rich cast of characters and evocative descriptions of the lush Javanese landscape, the book offers a captivating exploration of the complexities and consequences of colonialism during this pivotal era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 308 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.