History of the Dutch in MalaysiaWritten in the perspective of a Malaysian Dutch descendant, it gives a comprehensive and never before narrated story about the history of the Dutch in Malaysia and the Malaysian Dutch community. This book divides the Dutch historical influences in Malaysia into four different eras. Each era is analysed and represented in relation to its respective social environment and political developments. Included are the historical contributions of individuals, such as the Dutch Admirals who attempted to capture Malacca, the Dutch Governors and their administrative ranks who governed the town and the contributions of the Malacca Burghers in shaping Malaysia's history. |
Contents
PROLOGUE | 1 |
THE | 15 |
FRIENDSHIP TIES AND CONQUEST | 41 |
The Second Attempt on Malacca | 51 |
4 | 57 |
5 | 82 |
Fort Altingsburg | 111 |
ECHOES OF MALACCAS PAST | 117 |
TALES FROM THE GRAVE | 159 |
OTHER REMNANTS OF THE PAST | 178 |
CHILDREN OF THE | 191 |
THE REAWAKENING | 223 |
EPILOGUE | 235 |
Timeline | 242 |
Picture Credits | 248 |
Christ Church | 124 |
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History of the Dutch in Malaysia: In Commemoration of Malaysia's 50 Years as ... Dennis De Witt No preview available - 2008 |