Communism, Religion, and Revolt in Banten in the Early Twentieth Century

Twice in this century popular revolts against colonial rule have occured in the Banten district of West Java. This title details the complicated history of the Bantenese revolts in the twentieth century and probes the ideological riddle of Islamic Communism.

Summary

Twice in this century popular revolts against colonial rule have occured in the Banten district of West Java. These revolts, conducted largely under an Islamic leadership, also proclaimed themselves Communist. Islamic Communism is seemingly a paradox.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Williams, Michael C. Williams, Michael Charles Williams
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.1990
• EAN: 9780896801554
• ISBN: 978-0-89680-155-4
• No. of pages: 404
• Weight: 558 g
• Series: Ohio RIS Southeast Asia Series; Monographs in International St; Research in International Studies, Southeast Asia Series; Research in International Studies, Southeast Asia Series; Monographs in International St
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous