To Praise or Bury Caesar

Ever since Suharto left the presidency, books about him were written by supporters, detractors, and even those accusing him of misdeeds.

February 5, 2008

SUDDENLY everyone became an expert on Suharto, turning into sensational writers in no time at all. They are pouring all of their experience and knowledge about him into books which have appeared on bookstore shelves since he stepped down from power. The writers are historians, journalists and politicians—both foreigners and Indonesians. Some write based on their personal contact, while the writing of some is filled with accusations and enmity.

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