The History of Java, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Stamford Raffles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266809421 ISBN 13: 9780266809425

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A detailed look at Java’s religious shift and ancient past, from Mahomedanism to temple ruins.

This volume surveys how Islam took root in Java, how old institutions endured, and how rulers and priests shaped the island’s history. It weaves together religious practice, political change, and archaeological finds to illuminate a pivotal era in Java’s story.

The book blends narrative with documentary detail, tracing the spread of Mahomedanism, the roles of priests and mosques, and the way Dutch influence interacted with local traditions. It also covers major temples, inscriptions, and the line of rulers, offering context for the island’s long history and its transformation through conquest, trade, and governance.

• How Islam emerged on Java and how it blended with older beliefs
• The roles of priests, mosques, and village religious life
• Sites, sculptures, inscriptions, and the ruins of ancient capitals
• Chronologies of Javan rulers and key events from Hindu to Mahomedan eras

Ideal for readers of historical geography and Southeast Asian history who want a clear, source-based portrait of Java’s religious and architectural heritage in this period.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266809421
• ISBN 13: 9780266809425
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 517