Hurgronje and the Poor Brother

In Holland Sosrokartono was troubled by debt. His relationship with his professors deteriorated and he never got round to completing his doctoral dissertation.

May 2, 2006

AT the dining table were gathered four Dutch ethical political figures: J.H. Abendanon, C.T. Van Deventer, Professor Snouck Hurgronje and Professor Hazeu. They were waiting for a guest who was then taking a doctoral program at the Leiden University School of Literature and PhilosophyR.M.P. Sosrokartono, Kartinis elder brother.

The first three names were not foreign to Kartonoas Sosrokartono was called. Abendanon (1852-1925) was the Minister of Cul

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