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Church and Marriage in an Indonesian Village (Studies in the Intercultural History of Christianity)
June 30th, 2011
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A Short History of Bali: Indonesia’s Hindu Realm
July 28th, 2010
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Product DescriptionCovering the history of Bali from before the Bronze Age to the presidency of Megawati Sukarnoputri, this examination highlights the ethnic dynamics of the island and its place in modern Indonesia. Included is an analysis of the arrival of Indian culture, early European contact, and the complex legacies of Dutch control. Also explored are [...]
Bali Travel Offers Adventure, Wonder And History
July 23rd, 2010
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The world is chockfull of destinations that are all worthy of consideration when it’s time to make holiday plans. There are not many places, however, that can compare to a particular island in the Indonesian archipelago. Bali travel melds adventure, history and wonder into a single experience that is virtually certain to create memories to [...]
Bali Chronicles: A Lively Account of the Island’s History from Early Times to the 1970′s
July 13th, 2010
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Product DescriptionThis is a story about the vulnerability — and durability — of an anachronistic system in a chaotically changing modern world. The Balinese-Hindu culture thrived undisturbed for centuries, but modern times threatened to destroy the island’s heritage. This book details the struggle in full.Bali had many traumatic encounters with the West. Spanning all of [...]
The History of Sugar With Reference to 19th Century Mauritius
June 26th, 2010
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“THE HISTORY OF SUGAR IS A DEBATE ABOUT POLITICS, SCIENCE, ECONOMY AND SOCIETY IN A REMOTE COLONY LIKE MAURITIUS” WITH REFERENCE TO THE 19TH CENTURY MAURITIUS The 18th century was marked by the fights between British, French and Dutch to control the sugar and slave trade, the two most profitable activities in the region. [...]
A Guide to Bali History
June 23rd, 2010
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Bali is a beautiful island that is in harmony with nature. It is also known worldwide for having a unique colorful spiritual culture. Inherent in the fascinating culture are its many rituals and practices which originated thousands of years ago, and till today they have survived. Such is the endurance of Balinese culture, which in [...]
History Of Batik
June 3rd, 2010
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Indonesia is an archipelagic state of the most widespread throughout the world. Located in Southeast Asia and consists of various islands, as well as of more than two hundred thousand. Acreage about five times its population double than Japan and more than two hundred million people. Regarding the dyes and traditional weaving techniques, said the [...]
The History Of St. Kitts Is Alive At Romney Manor
December 21st, 2009
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Like many of its Caribbean neighbors, St. Kitts still bears many markings of its colonial past. A tour across the island will reveal old sugar plantations, stone fortresses and period European architecture. One of the most celebrated sites on the island is the oldest colonial plantation and its mansion, Romney Manor. Established in the [...]
Manado: Webster’s Timeline History, 1520 – 2007
November 22nd, 2009
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Product DescriptionWebster’s bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on “Manado,” including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Manado in their name). As [...]
