Isbn: 9780366378531 - the Netherlands and the World War, Studies in the War History of a Neutral, Vol. 3: the Effect of the War Upon the Colonies (classic Reprint) (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book studies the economic impact of World War I on the Dutch colonies. The author examines the economic and social conditions of Indonesia and the Caribbean in 1914, and the changes brought about by the war. It highlights the economic hardships faced by the colonies during the war due to the disruption of trade and the decline in commodity prices. However, the book also explores the positive effects, such as the growth of local industries to replace imported goods and the increased political awareness among colonized peoples. This book provides a unique perspective on the global impact of the war, offering valuable insights into the economic and social development of the Dutch colonies during this period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…