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Young Soeharto
The Making of a Soldier, 1921-1945
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- 580 pages
- Reading time
- 21 hours
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The narrative explores the transformation of Indonesia under Lt Gen Soeharto's leadership, beginning in 1966 when he was granted full executive authority by President Sukarno amidst national turmoil. It details how Soeharto navigated ideological, class, religious, and ethnic divisions to establish one of Southeast Asia's "Asian miracle" economies. However, the story also highlights the paradox of his legacy, as the nation faced significant challenges and instability by the time he was ousted after thirty-two years in power.
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Young Soeharto, David Jenkins
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Young Soeharto
- Subtitle
- The Making of a Soldier, 1921-1945
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Jenkins
- Publisher
- ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 580
- ISBN13
- 9789814881005
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The narrative explores the transformation of Indonesia under Lt Gen Soeharto's leadership, beginning in 1966 when he was granted full executive authority by President Sukarno amidst national turmoil. It details how Soeharto navigated ideological, class, religious, and ethnic divisions to establish one of Southeast Asia's "Asian miracle" economies. However, the story also highlights the paradox of his legacy, as the nation faced significant challenges and instability by the time he was ousted after thirty-two years in power.