--- product_id: 3954623 title: "Raffles and the British Invasion of Java" price: "S/.133" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3954623-raffles-and-the-british-invasion-of-java store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Raffles and the British Invasion of Java **Price:** S/.133 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Raffles and the British Invasion of Java - **How much does it cost?** S/.133 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3954623-raffles-and-the-british-invasion-of-java) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Raffles and the British Invasion of Java [Hannigan, Tim] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Raffles and the British Invasion of Java Review: Just a Good Read...Not An Academic History of Java - I've read many academic "Histories" of Java, Raffles and Singapore... And visited theses places, but I never really "got the picture" until I read this book... Its a "Rip Roaring" "Page Turner" that gives the interesting nuances of historical events without resorting to "Novelization"... The Battle of Batavia, usually just a paragraph in most histories, is actually made into an event that you live through... In Short its a History that reads like Its a Novel by an author who clearly has something to say, and isn't just filling pages with dry lists and events... Even if you're not into the subject matter of South Asian History...This Book is just a good read about one of the most important "Good" Colonialists of the Era... Review: Chutzpah Makes a Colonialist Icon - The past is malleable. Only the future is certain. - Soviet adage. Hannigan is a useful corrective, hewing to genuine lasting results of the British Interregnum, such as the crippling of royal influence in what is now Indonesia. He also captures the long view of Javanese religion, politics, and spiritism. The UK facilitated the preservation of monuments, culture, and temples of Central and East Java, thanks to some dedicated Asianists' work in their spare time. The Raffles Myth served the Empire, well. It must serve Singapore, too. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 9814358851 | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,068,327 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Java Travel Guides #315 in General Indonesia Travel Guides #567 in Historical India & South Asia Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (52) | | Dimensions | 4.98 x 1.03 x 7.83 inches | | ISBN-10 | 9789814358859 | | ISBN-13 | 978-9814358859 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | February 16, 2013 | | Publisher | Monsoon | ## Images ![Raffles and the British Invasion of Java - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811yx9N2lxL.jpg) ![Raffles and the British Invasion of Java - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71slwEIGX8L.jpg) ![Raffles and the British Invasion of Java - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N1rsCMUxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just a Good Read...Not An Academic History of Java *by C***S on May 29, 2015* I've read many academic "Histories" of Java, Raffles and Singapore... And visited theses places, but I never really "got the picture" until I read this book... Its a "Rip Roaring" "Page Turner" that gives the interesting nuances of historical events without resorting to "Novelization"... The Battle of Batavia, usually just a paragraph in most histories, is actually made into an event that you live through... In Short its a History that reads like Its a Novel by an author who clearly has something to say, and isn't just filling pages with dry lists and events... Even if you're not into the subject matter of South Asian History...This Book is just a good read about one of the most important "Good" Colonialists of the Era... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chutzpah Makes a Colonialist Icon *by S***N on December 2, 2018* The past is malleable. Only the future is certain. - Soviet adage. Hannigan is a useful corrective, hewing to genuine lasting results of the British Interregnum, such as the crippling of royal influence in what is now Indonesia. He also captures the long view of Javanese religion, politics, and spiritism. The UK facilitated the preservation of monuments, culture, and temples of Central and East Java, thanks to some dedicated Asianists' work in their spare time. The Raffles Myth served the Empire, well. It must serve Singapore, too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Other Side of Raffles *by F***S on December 29, 2016* Very good explanation of the life and times of that period, and a somewhat different view of Raffles, but well documented. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3954623-raffles-and-the-british-invasion-of-java](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/3954623-raffles-and-the-british-invasion-of-java) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*