Islam and the Making of the Nation : Kartosuwiryo and Political Islam in 20th Century Indonesia.

A testament to the relevance of historical research in understanding contemporary politics, Islam and the Making of the Nation guides the reader through the contingencies of the past that have led to the transformation of a nationalist leader into a 'separatist rebel' and a 'martyr�...

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Main Author: Formichi, Chiara
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden : BRILL, 2012.
Series:Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde.
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Summary:A testament to the relevance of historical research in understanding contemporary politics, Islam and the Making of the Nation guides the reader through the contingencies of the past that have led to the transformation of a nationalist leader into a 'separatist rebel' and a 'martyr', while at the same time shaping the public perception of political Islam and strengthening the position of the Pancasila in contemporary Indonesia.
Item Description:""3. Religious resistance and secular politics: laying the foundations of the Indonesian state (1945-1947) ""
Physical Description:1 online resource (262 pages)
ISBN:9789004260467
9004260463