Download or read book An Indonesian Frontier written by Anthony Reid and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the fruit of 40 years study of Sumatran history, from the 16th century to the present. While seeking patterns of coherence in the vast island frontier, this book focuses on Aceh, which has both the most illustrious state history and the most troubled present.