Java, or How to Manage a Colony, Vol. 1 of 2: Showing a Practical Solution of the Questions Now Affecting British India (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book analyzes how Java’s culture system reshaped economy, governance, and daily life under Dutch rule.
It shows what a reform movement achieved and where tensions remained for Europeans and natives alike.
The author frames the aftershocks of Britain’s and India’s governance debates by examining Java’s reforms. Focusing on the culture system introduced by General Van den Bosch, it explains how revenue, crime, and peasant welfare changed over 25 years. The volume compares old and new methods, and discusses the practical outcomes for trade, land use, and administration. It also highlights the broader lesson the author believes Java offers for English statesmen considering India’s future.What you will experience
- An accessible look at how village labor, plantation management, and state contracts worked in practice.
- Concrete examples of profits, taxes, and public works that followed the reform.
- A comparison of coffee and other crops under different management, and the role of roads, stores, and supervision.
- A discussion of the political and social dynamics between European officials and native communities.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating look at the Dutch colonial system in Java during the mid-19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the ââ Å"Culture System,ââ  a policy implemented by General Van den Bosch in 1832, which aimed to transform Java from a poverty-stricken colony into a thriving economic powerhouse. The book delves into the practicalities of the system, examining its impact on revenue, trade, and the lives of both European administrators and native Javanese people. The authorââ â¢s firsthand observations provide a unique glimpse into the daily life of the colony, from the elaborate stag hunts to the intricate social dynamics between Javanese chiefs and European officials. By comparing Java's experience to the British rule in India, the book challenges common perceptions about colonial governance and the potential for developing prosperous, equitable societies in the East. Through detailed analysis and vivid descriptions, the author offers valuable insights into the complexities of colonialism and its consequences. This book serves as a reminder that the history of empire is not simply a matter of conquest but also of intricate social and economic systems that shaped the lives of millions of people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331985341_0
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