Publisher's Synopsis
Published in 1869, this collection of official documents details the creation and development of a new seaport in Batavia, which would become an important commercial center in 19th-century colonial Indonesia. The book includes maps, diagrams, and descriptions of the harbor's construction, as well as discussions of the economic and social factors that contributed to its success.
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