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The Heritage of Arung Palakka. A History of South Sulawesi (Celebes) in the Seventeenth Century.
Leonard Y. Andaya
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Paperback. Series: Verhandelingen van Het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde / Power and Place in Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
to use the Dutch presence to institute far-reaching innovations in his society. It became apparent that, while the Company's initial involve ment with South Sulawesi had required some military action, its sub sequent activities were often limited to that of arbiter in local disputes. Y et its approval was an essential element without which no local prince could exercise authority confidently. The reputation of the Company helped to sustain its position and that of anyone fortunate or clever enough to become linked with it. Arung Palakka's repeated references throughout his life to this link served a dual purpose: it reaffirmed ... Read more
to use the Dutch presence to institute far-reaching innovations in his society. It became apparent that, while the Company's initial involve ment with South Sulawesi had required some military action, its sub sequent activities were often limited to that of arbiter in local disputes. Y et its approval was an essential element without which no local prince could exercise authority confidently. The reputation of the Company helped to sustain its position and that of anyone fortunate or clever enough to become linked with it. Arung Palakka's repeated references throughout his life to this link served a dual purpose: it reaffirmed ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
367
Condition
New
Series
Verhandelingen van Het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde / Power and Place in S
Number of Pages
367
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401733496
SKU
V9789401733496
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