The Restored Dutch Régime in Indonesia and the Culture System, 1816–48

Abstract

After Napoleon’s defeat at Leipzig in 1813 the Dutch had joined in the general revolt against him. Van Hogendorp’s younger brother¹ organized a provisional government and recalled William VI of Orange, the son of the old Stadhouder, from England. As sovereign prince under the new Fundamental Law adopted in 1814, he was given extensive powers, which included not only the management of the state’s finances but also ‘exclusive control’ over the colonies. In the following year, when by the union of Belgium and Holland the kingdom of the United Netherlands was formed under the provisions of the Treaty of Vienna, William’s rank was raised to that of king.