Books

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1. 1. Kalimantaan

   

   The novel is a historical fiction set in the 19th century, revolving around an English adventurer who establishes his own kingdom on the island of Borneo, known as Kalimantaan to its indigenous inhabitants. The story delves into the complexities of colonialism, exploring the adventurer's rule over the land and his interactions with the local tribes, European colonial powers, and his own family. As the narrative unfolds, it presents a tapestry of ambition, power, cultural conflict, and the impact of Western imperialism on both the conquerors and the conquered, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era marked by both brutality and beauty.

   The 8117th Greatest Book of All Time