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Borneo: The History of an Enigma

Olivier Hein

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Description:A fun and fascinating history of an island best known for tropical rainforests and captivating wildlifebut with a much bigger story to tell.The world's third-largest island, and the only one administered by three different sovereign nations, Borneo is something of a mystery. Home to an incredibly diverse indigenous population, once infamous for headhunting; a hotbed of military activity during World War II; a poster child for the ecological movement even as its rainforest is destroyed; and the host of Indonesia's planned new capital city, NusantaraBorneo's past, present and future are nothing if not eclectic.But hidden under its enigmatic facade is an extraordinary island at the centre of world affairs in ancient times, yet often aloof from them. From early visitors bringing new religions to the island, to a fluctuating relationship with China, to a time when piracy ruled, Olivier Hein's sweeping tale uncovers the little-known events that shaped not only Borneo but the whole Malay Archipelago.A fun and fascinating history of an island best known for tropical rainforests and captivating wildlife but with a much bigger story to tell.e. With Borneo sitting uncomfortably in the firing line of today's great global power shift from Trans-Atlantic to Trans-Pacific, and now attracting millions of visitors a year, the story of this rich and complex island has never been more relevant.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Borneo: The History of an Enigma. To get started finding Borneo: The History of an Enigma, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A fun and fascinating history of an island best known for tropical rainforests and captivating wildlifebut with a much bigger story to tell.The world's third-largest island, and the only one administered by three different sovereign nations, Borneo is something of a mystery. Home to an incredibly diverse indigenous population, once infamous for headhunting; a hotbed of military activity during World War II; a poster child for the ecological movement even as its rainforest is destroyed; and the host of Indonesia's planned new capital city, NusantaraBorneo's past, present and future are nothing if not eclectic.But hidden under its enigmatic facade is an extraordinary island at the centre of world affairs in ancient times, yet often aloof from them. From early visitors bringing new religions to the island, to a fluctuating relationship with China, to a time when piracy ruled, Olivier Hein's sweeping tale uncovers the little-known events that shaped not only Borneo but the whole Malay Archipelago.A fun and fascinating history of an island best known for tropical rainforests and captivating wildlife but with a much bigger story to tell.e. With Borneo sitting uncomfortably in the firing line of today's great global power shift from Trans-Atlantic to Trans-Pacific, and now attracting millions of visitors a year, the story of this rich and complex island has never been more relevant.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Borneo: The History of an Enigma. To get started finding Borneo: The History of an Enigma, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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