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Suharto - A Political Biography

by R.E. Elson
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Insights into Suharto's enigmatic, controversial reign.

If you're curious about the forces that shaped modern Indonesia, Suharto's biography by R.E. Elson is a must-read. Elson's portrayal deep dives into the complexities of a leader who, for better or for worse, transformed a nation. The book offers a nuanced understanding of both the progress and the shadows of Suharto's long tenure—a pivotal piece for comprehending Indonesian history and its current societal reverberations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Suharto - A Political Biography

by R.E. Elson
₱1,183.05 Now ₱836.55 Save 29%
ISBN: 9780521616577
Authors: R.E. Elson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date of Publication: 2008-06-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 40 readers)

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General Suharto is synonymous with modern Indonesia. He became President amidst extreme social upheaval and mass violence in 1966 and retained his position until 1998. In this book R.E. Elson provides insights into a man who exerted extraordinary power and influence, presented himself as an infallible father of the nation, yet remained mysterious. Suharto sought to transform Indonesia into a strong, united and economically prosperous nation-state, yet after half a century of influence, he is remembered as much for extensive human rights abuse and unprecedented corruption. As Indonesia emerges from the political numbness that characterized his era, its future seems precarious. R.E. Elson is Professor, School of Asian and International Studies at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia and Director of Griffith Asia Pacific Council. He is the author of The End of Peasantry in Southeast Asia (Palgrave, 1997) and The Politics of Colonial Expansion (Southeast Asia Program Publications, 1992).
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Insights into Suharto's enigmatic, controversial reign.

If you're curious about the forces that shaped modern Indonesia, Suharto's biography by R.E. Elson is a must-read. Elson's portrayal deep dives into the complexities of a leader who, for better or for worse, transformed a nation. The book offers a nuanced understanding of both the progress and the shadows of Suharto's long tenure—a pivotal piece for comprehending Indonesian history and its current societal reverberations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.