"The context of Dutch-Burma relations has remained in the shadows until the appearance of this new book.
"The context of Dutch-Burma relations has remained in the shadows until the appearance of this new book.
…This book will not only appeal to those interested solely in Burma but to the growing number of scholars pursuing the broader issues surrounding European expansion. The book is also blissfully untouched by the heady modern jargon that too often is a substitute for clear thinking and disciplined research.
…This book will make a solid addition to many scholars’ bookshelves across a number of disciplines."