A Brief History Of Bali: Piracy, Slavery, Opium and Guns: The Story of an Island Paradise

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Bali's dramatic fusion of culture, history, and tourism.

If you're intrigued by the allure of Bali beyond its picturesque beaches, this book offers a deep dive into its riveting past. Your holiday reading list deserves this engaging exploration of an island where cultural richness meets historical intrigue, showing resilience amidst the relentless waves of modern tourism. Hanna's narrative, accompanied by stunning photography, might just transport you to this "paradise island" through a different lens.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Brief History Of Bali: Piracy, Slavery, Opium and Guns: The Story of an Island Paradise

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ISBN: 9780804847315
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Date of Publication: 2016-10-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
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This book tells the story of Bali--the "paradise island of the Pacific"--its rulers and its people, and their encounters with the Western world.Bali is a perennially popular tourist destination. It is also home to a fascinating people with a long and dramatic history of interactions with foreigners, particularly after the arrival of the first Dutch fleet in 1597. In this first comprehensive history of Bali, author Willard Hanna chronicles Bali through the centuries as well as the islanders' current struggle to preserve their unique identity amidst the financially necessary incursions of tourism.Illustrated with more than forty stunning photographs, A Brief History of Bali is a riveting tale of one ancient culture's vulnerability--and resilience--in the modern world.
 

Bali's dramatic fusion of culture, history, and tourism.

If you're intrigued by the allure of Bali beyond its picturesque beaches, this book offers a deep dive into its riveting past. Your holiday reading list deserves this engaging exploration of an island where cultural richness meets historical intrigue, showing resilience amidst the relentless waves of modern tourism. Hanna's narrative, accompanied by stunning photography, might just transport you to this "paradise island" through a different lens.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.