A Short History of Bali
Author | : Robert Pringle |
Publisher | : Allen & Unwin |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : 1865088633 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781865088631 |
Rating | : 4/5 (631 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Short History of Bali by : Robert Pringle
Download or read book A Short History of Bali written by Robert Pringle and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the history of Bali from before the Bronze Age to the presidency of Megawati Sukarnoputri, this examination highlights the ethnic dynamics of the island and its place in modern Indonesia. Included is an analysis of the arrival of Indian culture, early European contact, and the complex legacies of Dutch control. Also explored are the island's contemporary economic progress and the environmental problems generated by population growth and massive tourist development.