Soeharto : the life and legacy of Indonesia's second president : an authorised biography / Retnowati Abdulgani-Knapp.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abdulgani-Knapp, Retnowati.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soeharto, 1921-2008.

Soeharto.

Presidents--Indonesia--Biography.

Presidents.

Indonesia--Politics and government--1966-1998.

Indonesia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (377 p.)

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions ; Tarrytown, NY : Marshall Cavendish, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

SOEHARTO: The Life and Legacy of Indonesia's Second President is the biography of a man who rose from a humble farming background to become one of the most important political figures in Asia. This insightful narrative traces his life from his birth in 1921, through his long tenure as president to his present life, one that is far divorced from his former days of glory. It also explores the controversy surrounding the charitable organizations (or Yayasan) which were established during his time in power and their links to the Indonesian conglomerates and his family. As president, he was often d

Contents:

cover; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CONTENTS; AUTHOR'S NOTE; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; TIMELINE; ABBREVIATIONS; GLOSSARY; REFERENCES; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [364]-367)and index.

ISBN:

9789812619402

9812619402

OCLC:

609835228