Kartosoewirjo (Indonesian Edition)

Synopsis: Kartosuwiryo was raised in a family of Islamic scholars, but later in life he became a rebel who fought for the establishment of Darul Islam. He was considered a leader by a group of people who wanted to have an Islam state in Indonesia. Sekarmadji Maridjan Kartosuwiryo learned Islam by himself. The information he gathered made him conclude that he should fight against the Republic which at the time was struggling against the Dutch's aggression. Nearly fifty years after he died, his dream of establishing an Islam country in Indonesia is still very much alive among some Indonesian Muslims. They're using any means possible to achieve it, from education, advocacy, and democracy to violence. It is believed that this group was the origin of Jamaah Islamiah. They all believe that they carry on Kartosoewirjo's dream, as the book reveals. The book was one of the Islam Leaders At Early Independence Era, based on Tempo's special coverage between 2003-2010. The series highlights the multiple facets of Islam in Indonesia. Since the Republic of Indonesia was first established, there were people who preferred peace and democracy, (http://www.gramediainternational.com/book/detail/9789799103086)