BOOK REVIEW: Jakarta, History of a Misunderstood City
By Herald Van Der Linde. Marshall Cavendish Editions, Singapore. Soft cover, 248 pages
Jakarta may be the favorite city of very few foreigners. Love of this sprawling, crowded, sinking metropolis with its few memorable touristic landmarks may seem eccentric. But its long history has captivated the heart of one long-time expatriate resident, Dutchman Herald Van Der Linde. He has now performed the much needed service – a short and very read…
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