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History Of The Dutch In Malaysia: In Commemoration Of Malaysia's 50 Years As An Independent Nation And Over Four Centuries Of Friendship And Diplomatic Ties Between Malaysia And The Netherlands
by De Witt, Dennis
About This Book
This ground-breaking and accessible book explores the history and continuing evidences of the Dutch presence in Malaysia, mainly in the Malacca area. Dutch history in Malaysia is described from the initial Dutch-Johore contacts of 1602, the capture of Malacca from the Portuguese in 1641, to the relinquishment of Dutch rule by treaty with the British in 1814 and 1824. Historical links with Dutch communities in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and South Africa are discussed. Inset photographs and detailed descriptions present existing Dutch-era buildings, ruins, churches, graveyards and other artefacts. The ongoing 2002 Dutch Descendants Project which is bringing together Malaysian, and other, descendants of Dutch forefathers is highlighted. With archival material and photographs, detailed timeline, namelists, bibliography and index.
* Actual charges are made in Singapore Dollars (SGD). SGD1.00 = US$0.72
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