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The political economy of East Timor Development
On 17th July, 1976, East Timor became the 27th province of the Republic of Indonesia, because the majority of the people of that region wanted integration with the republic. Before that, part of the island of Timor had been under Portuguese rule 450 years.
This book makes very interesting reading for those who are not yet acquainted with this youngest province of Indonesia and its people and culture. It sketches, in brief, the arrival of colonialist Portugal in Timor and surroundings, followed by the exchange of territory plus a sum of money between Portugal and the Dutch, who colonialized Indonesia in 1851.
It continues with the struggle of the people for integration with Indonesia, followed by armed opposition from the little group of East Timorese, Fretilin, who wanted East Timor to be an independent state. Due to the latter, a number of nations still do not recognize the integration with Indonesia.
However, the facts prove that the East Timor people lead a much better and prosperous existence now, compared to the situation when the Portuguese left and prior to integration with the Republic of Indonesia.
And now, what next? Read this book!
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