I always assumed this too; but it has been pointed out that Indonesia was a Muslim region literally colonised for actual spice.
There’s a shorter piece from Ali Karjoo-Ravary that covers some of the same points.
I always assumed this too; but it has been pointed out that Indonesia was a Muslim region literally colonised for actual spice.
There’s a shorter piece from Ali Karjoo-Ravary that covers some of the same points.