Some Notes on Java and Its Administration by the Dutch (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Scott Boys

9780331883398: Some Notes on Java and Its Administration by the Dutch (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331883392 ISBN 13: 9780331883398

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A revealing look at Java’s grand Stupa and the island’s entwined history of faith and rule.

This book surveys the Great Stupa of Boro Bodho, its carved galleries, and the Buddhist traditions that shaped Java. It also traces how colonial power and native governance interacted to influence land use, taxation, and social life.

Across the pages, the focus is on evidence, interpretation, and the limits of knowledge about the Stupa’s date and origins. The narrative weaves archaeology with temple art, chronicles, and contemporary opinions, inviting readers to weigh competing claims while admiring the site’s scale and beauty. It also places Java’s religious landscape in the broader context of Buddhist and Brahmanical influences, highlighting how two faiths appear side by side in many temples.

Detailed description of the Stupa’s galleries, bas-reliefs, Buddhas, and the central cupola.
Explanations of the five main Buddhas and their heavenly counterparts, with notes on their iconography.
Comparisons of Javanese land tenure, taxation, and the impact of Dutch colonial rule on everyday life.
Discussion of sources, including local chronicles and travelers, and the challenges they pose for dating the monument.

Ideal for readers of history, archaeology, and Southeast Asian studies who want a focused look at Java’s religious monuments and governance.

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