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Resonance of Violence
Bersiap and the Dynamics of Violence in the First Phase of the Indonesian Revolution, 1945-1946
2022 || Paperback || Esther Captain e.a. || AUP Algemeen
The battle cry ‘Bersiap!’ resounded in numerous cities and towns across Indonesia during the first months following the declaration of independence on August 17, 1945. Heard from all sides, this call to ‘stand by’ for the young nation’s fight for freedom marked the start of the Indonesian national revolution, heralding a period of extreme violence. These acts of violence were aimed primarily against civilians and served no military purpose. Resonance of Violence outlines the dynamic...
Beyond the Pale
Dutch Extreme Violence in the Indonesian War of Independence, 1945-1949
2022 || Hardcover || NIOD e.a. || AUP Algemeen || met inkijkexemplaar
Indonesia declared its independence on 17 August 1945, two days after the Japanese capitulation that marked the end of World War II in Asia. Refusing to recognize Indonesian independence, the Netherlands attempted to gain control over the decolonization process by force, leading to four years of arduous negotiations and bitter warfare.
In 2005, the Dutch government declared that the Netherlands had been ‘on the wrong side of history’ and should not have engaged in this war. However, to th...