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The "Hidden Force" is a 1900 novel by the Dutch writer Louis Couperus. The story is set at the end of the nineteenth century and concerns the cultural gap between East and West, between the Netherlands and their colony on Java. The Dutch colonists, who rule Java, realize that... Read Full Overview

De Stille Kracht is een roman uit 1900 geschreven door Louis Couperus. Het verhaal speelt zich af in Nederlands-Indi����� en gaat over de botsing tussen de westerse en oosterse cultuur. De hoofdpersoon is resident Otto van Oudijck, die probeert... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing colonial society in Java, The Hidden Force is a masterful tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. From its lush descriptions of Javanese culture and society to its gripping and suspenseful plot, this powerful novel is... Read Full Overview

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing colonial society in Java, The Hidden Force is a masterful tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. From its lush descriptions of Javanese culture and society to its gripping and suspenseful plot, this powerful novel is... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Hidden Force: A Story Of Modern Java is a novel written by the Dutch author Louis Couperus. The book is set in the Dutch East Indies during the early 20th century and explores the complex relationships between the Dutch colonial rulers and the Javanese people.The story centers... Read Full Overview

The Hidden Force: A Story of Modern Java is a novel written by the Dutch author Louis Couperus. The story is set in the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) during the early 20th century and explores the clash between Western and Eastern cultures. The main character is Van... Read Full Overview