Under the Volcano: The Story of Bali
- ISBN-10
- 1863954090
- ISBN-13
- 9781863954099
- Series
- Under the Volcano
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 304
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Black Inc.
- Author
- Cameron Forbes
Description
Under the Volcano is a popular history written by a master storyteller. It explores the island of Bali in a way that will enthral both lovers of history and curious visitors. Bali has been a dream of paradise for many travellers. Nehru said, "This is the last paradise . . . This is the morning of the world. " Yet it has also seen much bloodshed - from the ritual suicides of Balinese warriors to the recent Islamist bombing of the Sari Club. In Under the Volcano, Cameron Forbes looks at the blood and the beauty of Bali, through interviews, legends, reporting and history. He tells the stories of surfers, jihadists and drug-runners, and traces the rich religious and cultural fabric of Balinese life. In so doing, he brings the story of the island paradise up to date.
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- 2013-01-24
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