' ... sums up the central themes of a busy and peripatetic life in 15 fascinating chapters.' - Asian Affairs

'All is laid bare in this fascinating book. A testament in the true sense of the word .. the book not only captures the historical pinnacles of Indonesia but also those of Vietnam and Cambodia.' - Jakarta Post

' ... sums up the central themes of a busy and peripatetic life in 15 fascinating chapters.' - Asian Affairs

'All is laid bare in this fascinating book. A testament in the true sense of the word .. the book not only captures the historical pinnacles of Indonesia but also those of Vietnam and Cambodia.' - Jakarta Post

Professor Kahin's classic 1952 study, reprinted for a contemporary audience. An immediate, vibrant portrait of a nation in the age of revolution, featuring interviews with many of the chief players. With new illustrations and a new introduction by Benedict R. O'G. Anderson.