Soeharto: The Life and Legacy of Indonesia's Second President

by Retnowati Abdulgani-knapp

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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… (more)

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Authorised biography of President Soeharto, who ruled Indonesia for more than 30 years. Based on firsthand information and personal contacts with the Soeharto family, the author has written a very personal account of Soeharto's life. A humane, loving book , with some critical remarks now and then.

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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

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