David Van Reybrouck: Bringing Down an Empire

In December 1949, following four years of intensely violent conflict and revolutionary struggle, Indonesia gained its independence after 350 years of Dutch colonial rule. Revolusi is award-winning Belgian historian David Van Reybrouck’s account of this epic revolution, a struggle that defined the 20th century and rewired the modern world. Join him today as he discusses this fascinating world with Ben Bland.

Part of Flip Through Flanders, presented by Flanders Literature.

Categories: Conflict and Resolution, History, Nonfiction

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