Function 8 cordially invites you to join us for the 27th installment of our enlightening talks and discussions in the series:
Topic: Deconstructing Raffles: From Java to Singapore (1811-1824)
Speaker: Professor Peter Carey
Date: Monday, 23rd December 2019
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Venue: The Agora, 28 Sin Ming Lane #03-142 Midview City, Singapore 573972
About the Speaker:
Professor Peter Carey is currently serving as an Adjunct (Visiting) Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Indonesia (UI), Jakarta. He also holds the esteemed position of Fellow Emeritus at Trinity College, Oxford.
With a distinguished academic journey, Peter’s career spans across various roles. He was a Prize (Junior Research) Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford (1974-79) and later became the Laithwaite Fellow and Tutor in Modern History at Trinity College, Oxford (1979-2008). His expertise lies in the modern history and politics of Indonesia, Burma, and East Timor. Some of his notable works include:
- “Indonesia The Power of Prophecy”
- “Prince Dipanagara and the End of an Old Order in Java, 1785-1855”
- “The British in Java, 1811-1816: A Javanese Account”
- “Babad Dipanagara: An Account of the Outbreak of the Java War (1825-30)”
- “Korupsi dalam Silang Sejarah Indonesia; Dari Daendels sampai Reformasi”
- Co-author of “East Timor at the Crossroads: The Forging of a Nation” and “Generations of Resistance: East Timor”
If you’re interested in attending, kindly RSVP by Thursday, 19th December 2019 to Hello@function8.org. Join us for an insightful evening delving into the historical complexities and shifts that shaped the region.
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