Historical Atlas of Indonesia

Robert Cribb formerly research professor and later director of the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) in Copenhagen, is Reader in History at the University of Queensland Among his previous works is the Historical Dictionary of Indonesia

'One of the most striking things about this work is its vast scope and its multi-focused approach. The author takes a multi-disciplinary approach, supplementing his study of political and social history with fields as disparate as geography, ecological change, ethnicity, language and literacy, religion, urbanisation, population etc. The physical layout of this work is one of its great strengths. The author achieves a good balance between text and maps, with each serving to support the other. The map format is most appealing. The maps are mulit-coloured, with the finest shades of difference and hence detail available in map form using the latest computer technology. The wealth of detail presented by a few maps on a single page is equal to prose which occupies many more pages. enourmus value A veritable mine of information, offering both facts and statistics, as well as the considered interpretation of a skilled scholarly author. This work represents a timely addition to the wealth of scholarly studies.' - Peter G. Riddell, Aseasuk News'This extensive work is broad in scope. It contains much material not previously presented in cartographic form. The Historical Atlas of Indonesia is a monumental work, representing a great deal of literary research and cartographic effort, for which the author deserves high praise.' - Moussons 4 (Social Science Research of Southeast Asia)Reviews from 4th edition: 'Baugh has been "essential reading" for our courses for several years. We will henceforward recommend Baugh and Cable 4th edition.' - Malou Van Wijk, Autonoma University Barcelona'Comprehensive, readable, accessible. An excellent introductory textbook.' - C. Mugglestone, Oxford University'A scholarly book that is a model of clarity and quite the best history of English obtainable in one volume.' - The Irish Times

• Introduction Terminology and Spelling Basic Geographic Information 1. Landscape and Environment Moving Continents and Fiery Mountains Earth, Wind and Water Ecological Change 2. Peoples The Origin of Ethnic Diversity Language Literacy World Religions Migration and Ethnicity Cities and Urbanization Population 3. States and Politics until 1800 The Earliest States Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula Java Bali and Nusatenggara Borneo (Kalimantan) Sulawesi and Maluka (The Moluccas) Europeans in the Archipelago 4. The Netherlands Indies, 1800-1942 Conquest and Annexation Administration Government, Society and the Rise of a National Consciousness 5. War, Revolution and Political Transformation, 1942 to the Present Occupation and Revolution Tension and Conflict in the Republic, 1950-1966 The New Order Foreign Relations The End of the New Order East Timor