{"product_id":"jakarta-biography-of-a-city","title":"JAKARTA: Biography of a City","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndonesia’s capital city of Jakarta – home to over 10 million people with more than 30 million in its greater metropolitan area – stands as a testament to resilience, reinvention and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the vibrant mix of people who have settled here over the centuries and by the labyrinthine kampung that crisscross the megacity, Herald van der Linde, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMajapahit\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the history of Jakarta through the eyes of individuals who have walked its streets through the ages, including his own ancestors. \u003cem\u003eJakarta\u003c\/em\u003e traces the city’s evolution from pre-colonial times to the bustling metropolis it is today, revealing how it has taken shape over 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompelling reading for Jakartans and visitors alike, this is a celebration of the history and people of Jakarta – a heartfelt tribute from a long-time resident to his adopted home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerald van der Linde\u003c\/strong\u003e has travelled, lived and worked in Indonesia and Hong Kong since the 90s. Married to an Indonesian, he is passionate about the social and cultural history of Indonesia and is the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMajapahit\u003c\/em\u003e. Fluent in Dutch, Indonesian and English, he enjoys delving into local Indonesian archives to unearth intriguing narratives from the archipelago’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pansing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323039351081,"sku":"9781915310446","price":21.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/files\/Jakarta-front-web.jpg?v=1759991322","url":"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/jakarta-biography-of-a-city","provider":"Epigram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}