"A deeply complex portrait of Indonesia in its many forms: historical, environmental, religious, linguistic, and governmental, to name just a few ... [with] accurate, meaningful maps." --Indonesia, April 2001

"An invaluable reference.... Assuming little prior knowledge, it could also be used as a general introduction to Indonesian history by those relatively new to the subject. Like any atlas, it lends itself to browsing, but it also works well read cover to cover, with a continuous text that supplements the maps without being too subservient." --dannyreviews.com

"This excellent study ... should be a compulsory acquisition for all institutions and individuals who want resources on Indonesia." --Pacific Affairs, Summer 2001

"An up-to-date and complete historical atlas. The index is outstanding." --Association of Canadian Map Libraries & Archives, Fall 2001

"All Indonesianists will become immensely grateful for this very extensive and accurate atlas." --IIAS Newsletter, November 2001

This pioneering volume traces the history of the region that became Indonesia from early times to the present day in more than three hundred specially drawn full-color maps with a detailed accompanying text. In so doing, the Atlas brings fresh life to the fascinating and tangled history of this immense archipelago. Beginning with the geological and ecological forces that have shaped the physical form of the archipelago, the Historical Atlas of Indonesia goes on to chart early human migration and the changing distribution of ethnic groups. It traces the kaleidoscopic patter of states in early Indonesia and their gradual incorporation into the Netherlands Indies and eventually into the Republic of Indonesia.

For sale only in the U.S., its dependencies, Canada, and Mexico.

Robert Cribb, formerly research professor and later director of the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) in Copenhagen, is reader in history at the University of Queensland. Among his previous works is the Historical Dictionary of Indonesia.