Download or read book The Revolt of Prince Nuku written by Muridan Satrio Widjojo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the period of the Dutch East India Company's rule of the Spice Islands, Prince Nuku of Tidore stands out as the local hero who opposed the VOC's oppressive trade monopoly. This study analyzes how he succeeded in regaining independence for the Sultanate of Tidore by creating an alliance with the English and his Malukan and Papuan adherents.