Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences of South-East Asia and Oceania. 164, 1. 2008

"The present work, … is a valuable addition to this line of research.

… an impressive contribution to the history of early colonial urban society and economy.  It will surely serve as a standard work in the field for years to come."

"The present work, … is a valuable addition to this line of research.

… an impressive contribution to the history of early colonial urban society and economy.  It will surely serve as a standard work in the field for years to come."