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Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta - home to over 10 million people with more than 30 million in its greater metropolitan area - stands as a testament to
resilience, reinvention and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
Inspired by the vibrant mix of people who have settled here over the centuries and by the labyrinthine kampung that crisscross the megacity, Herald van der Linde, bestselling author of Majapahit, explores the history of Jakarta through the eyes of individuals who have walked its streets through the ages, including his own ancestors. Jakarta traces the city's evolution from pre-colonial times to the bustling metropolis it is today, revealing how it has taken shape over 500 years.
Compelling reading for Jakartans and visitors alike, this is a celebration of the history and people of Jakarta - a heartfelt tribute from a long-time resident to his adopted home.
Contents
Map of the Region x
Preface xiii
A Note on Non-English Terms xix
List of Illustrations xxi
Timeline of Events xxiv
Present-day Greater Jakarta xxvi
A Word of Warning, a Fortuitous Meeting and a New Home 1
From Kelapa to Batavia 11
Trijntje and Souw Beng Kong 30
Beyond the City Walls 61
A Grisly Execution, an Outbreak of Malaria and a Massacre 82
The Travails of Slave Girls and Chinatown Reborn 104
Moving the Capital, British Invasion and the First Taste of Luxury 126
A Dutch Bestseller, Batavia's Robin Hood and a New School 151
The Murder of a Housewife, Japanese Occupation and the Seeds of Independence 171
An Attempted Coup, Deep Purple's Debacle and a Jakarta Love Story 194
Thinking Local: Why Jakarta's Kampung Spirit Can Save the City 219
Notes 232
Further Reading 242
Reference List 244
Acknowledgements 264
Index 267
