This magnificent volume celebrated the nation’s first half-century of progress. Following 50 special messages from world leaders and heads of state, 50 essays by prominent experts cover a variety of topics related to the Indonesian Revolution and the making of the nation, government and society, developing Indonesia, industrial take-off and the future.
A detailed chronology traces events during these 50 years of progress, and there follows a portfolio of 50 historic photographs. Finally, a special section describes 50 quintessential aspects of Indonesia, 50 significant numbers, 50 graphs and 50 important books.
Rare archival material, specially commissioned photographs, and a wealth of illustrations make this official publication a visually stunning record, which has now become a collector’s item.