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“The whole of Java is immediately subject to the Netherlands. There is no question of tribute, or levy, or alliance. The Javanese is a Dutch subject. The King of the Netherlands is his king. The descendants of his former princes and lords are Dutch officials. They are appointed, transferred, promoted, dismissed by the Governor-General, who rules in the name of the King. The criminal is convicted and sentences under a law made in The Hague. The taxes the Javanese pays flow into the Exchequer of the Netherlands.”

Colonialism Indonesia Java Dutch East Indies Dutch Colonialism Indonesian History

Book:Max Havelaar, or the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company

Source: Max Havelaar, or the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company

“This form of hereditary privilege started as a favour, soon became a custom, and finally a necessity; but it never became law.”

Law Privilege Indonesia Java Custom Dutch East Indies Dutch Colonialism Indonesian History

Book:Max Havelaar, or the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company

Source: Max Havelaar, or the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company

“Colonial legacies and international organizations have influenced today’s conservation complexities in Indonesia.”

Science Nature History Conservation Indonesia Indonesian History Indonesian Books Indonesian Quote

Book:Taman Nasional Indonesia: Permata Warisan Bangsa

Source: Taman Nasional Indonesia: Permata Warisan Bangsa