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Originally published in 1815, Major William Thorn's The Conquest of Java describes the military and naval elements of the British expeditionary force to Java in 1811.
It was a time of unrest in Europe. Napoleon was at the height of his power and had taken control of Holland and its colonies in Asia. In August 1810, Britain's Lord Minto, Governor General of India, was ordered by the English East India Company to expel "the enemy" from the Island of Java.
On August 4, 1811 a fleet of 100 British ships, carrying 12,000 soldiers, landing in the Bay of Batavia. Among the landing party was the ambitious young company employee from Penang who originally masterminded the plan to take Java, and become LieutenantGovernor of the island at the tender age of 30. This was none other than Thomas Stamford Raffles who, eight years later, would found Singapore.
The Conquest of Java provides a unique and scrupulously detailed account of the British military campaign to wrest control of the island. Written by an officer who took part, Major William Thorn, and lavishly illustrated with 35 color plates, this historically important book provides a wealth of statistical and anecdotal information about Java and its environs.
It was a time of unrest in Europe. Napoleon was at the height of his power and had taken control of Holland and its colonies in Asia. In August 1810, Britain's Lord Minto, Governor General of India, was ordered by the English East India Company to expel "the enemy" from the Island of Java.
On August 4, 1811 a fleet of 100 British ships, carrying 12,000 soldiers, landing in the Bay of Batavia. Among the landing party was the ambitious young company employee from Penang who originally masterminded the plan to take Java, and become LieutenantGovernor of the island at the tender age of 30. This was none other than Thomas Stamford Raffles who, eight years later, would found Singapore.
The Conquest of Java provides a unique and scrupulously detailed account of the British military campaign to wrest control of the island. Written by an officer who took part, Major William Thorn, and lavishly illustrated with 35 color plates, this historically important book provides a wealth of statistical and anecdotal information about Java and its environs.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The book and jacket are in very good condition, minor shelf rubbing to jacket, fading on jacket spine from light exposure. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'Originally published in 1815, The Conquest of Java provides a unique and scrupulously detailed account of the British military campaign to wrest control of the island. Written by an officer who took part, Major William Thorn, and lavishly illustrated with 35 colour plates, this historically important book provides a wealth of statistical and anecdotal information about Java and its environs in this period.' xxiv+369+xxxv pages. 7 x 10 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Seller Inventory # 054214
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardback. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper which has one small edge tear. A nice clean copy without foxing or ownership inscription. Hinges sound. Pp.xxiv,369. Coloured map of Java on front and rear end-papers. 34 attractive colour plates at end of book. First published in 1815 the book contains not only "evocative descriptions of the bloody battles and knife-edge diplomacy surrounding the British invasion of Java" but also a statistical and historical sketch of Java. Seller Inventory # 18370
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Hardcover met stofomslag. Condition: Good. Titel: Conquest of Java. Editie: Reprint. Jaar van uitgave: 1993. Taal: Engels. Prima strak boek met verkleurde rug en licht vlekkerige snede. Enkele gebruik-/opslagsporen. Seller Inventory # 179868
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 10" x 7". xxiv, 369 pp. plus 35 colour plates. A "detailed account of the British military campaign to wrest control of the island." First published in 1815. Brown cloth. DJ has some light shelf wear. A bright clean copy. This book weighs 1.4 kg, extra postage may be requested. Seller Inventory # 016867
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