Monumental Java Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- Monumental Java Classic Reprint
- Author
- J. F. Scheltema
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330316320
- ISBN 13
- 9781330316320
- Item weight
- 624 grams
Monumental Java reveals East Java’s ancient temples and royal monuments, with clear context for readers new and seasoned in the region.
This nonfiction work examines a vast range of structures, from former royal residences to Buddhist and Hindu shrines, and explains how they fit into Java’s history. Rich in detail and supported by a substantial bibliography and glossary, it helps readers understand the era, the sites, and the ideas that shaped these monuments.
The book blends architectural description with historical narrative, tracing how builders expressed faith, power, and cultural exchange across Java’s landscape. It highlights notable sites, legends, and the craftsmanship that has survived in a challenging environment, inviting readers to visualize the ancient world as it once stood.- Experience concrete accounts of temples, chandis, and cave monuments across East Java.
- Learn how architecture, religion, and politics intersected in Java’s royal history.
- See a curated bibliography and glossary that illuminate terminology and geography.
- Discover specific sites like Papoh, Derma, Panataran, and Mojopahit-era landmarks through descriptive prose.
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