Communism, religion, and revolt in Banten / by Michael Charles Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, Michael C. (Michael Charles), 1949-

Series:

Monographs in international studies. Southeast Asia series ; no. 86.

Monographs in international studies. Southeast Asia series ; no. 86

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communism.

History.

Banten (Dutch East Indies : Residency)--History.

Communism--Indonesia--Banten (Dutch East Indies : Residency)--History.

Islam and politics--Indonesia--Banten (Dutch East Indies : Residency).

Islam and politics.

Indonesia.

Physical Description:

xxxiv, 356 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Athens, Ohio : Ohio University Center for International Studies, 1990.

Summary:

Twice in this century popular revolts against colonial rule have occurred in the Banten district of West Java. These revolts, conducted largely under an Islamic leadership, also proclaimed themselves Communist. Islamic Communism is seemingly a paradox. This is especially the case when one considers that probably no religion has proved more resistant to Communist ideology than Islam.

Michael Williams here details the complicated history of the Bantenese revolts in the twentieth century and probes the ideological riddle of Islamic Communism. Modern history is replete with examples of regions with a long history of organizing themselves politically to resist intrusion on their territory, resources, and people. This book establishes that in Indonesia, the Bantenese were among the most practiced exponents of resistance.

Contents:

Administrative Divisions of Banten in 1930 xv

2. Bantenese Society at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century 41

3. Religion and Politics 79

4. The Sarekat Islam 105

5. Prelude to Revolt 143

6. The Outbreak of Revolt 209

7. The Sequel to the Revolt 237

8. Social Revolution 275.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0896801551

OCLC:

20631492