Conquest of Java
Language: English
Published by Periplus Editions, Singapore, 1993
- Hardcover
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Seller: Companion Books, Burnaby, BC, CanadaCompanion Books
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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. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.
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- Title
- Conquest of Java
- Author
- Thorn, William
- Publisher
- Periplus Editions, Singapore
- Publication year
- 1993
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0945971869
- ISBN 13
- 9780945971863
- Seller catalogs
- For Sale
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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Companion Books
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