The Prison Of Weltevreden And A Glance At The East Indian Archipelago

By Walter Murray Gibson

Book Overview

The Prison of Weltevreden and a Glance at the East Indian Archipelago is a historical book written by Walter M. Gibson. The book provides an in-depth look at the East Indian Archipelago, which is a group of islands located in Southeast Asia. The author focuses on the colonial period of the region, particularly during the 19th century when the Dutch East India Company was in power.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, The Prison of Weltevreden, is a memoir of the author's time spent in prison in Weltevreden, which is now known as Jakarta, Indonesia. The author was imprisoned for his involvement in a political conspiracy against the Dutch colonial government.The second part of the book, A Glance at the East Indian Archipelago, provides a detailed account of the culture, economy, and politics of the region. The author describes the various islands and their inhabitants, as well as the natural resources and trade routes that made the region so important to colonial powers.Throughout the book, the author provides a critical analysis of the Dutch colonial government's policies and practices, particularly their treatment of the indigenous peoples of the region. The book also sheds light on the struggles of the local people against colonialism and their fight for independence.Overall, The Prison of Weltevreden and a Glance at the East Indian Archipelago is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Southeast Asia and the impact of colonialism on the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143044858X
• ISBN13: 9781430448587
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"