Description
A Manual of Netherlands India (Dutch East Indies) is a comprehensive guide to the Dutch colonies in Southeast Asia, specifically modern-day Indonesia. The manual provides detailed information on the geography, history, culture, economy, and administrative structure of the region under Dutch colonial rule. It serves as both an informational resource for travelers and a reference for scholars, covering everything from natural resources to local customs. The work reflects the colonial mindset of the time and the Dutch perspective on their imperial holdings in the East Indies.
