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2) Slavery, Suffering and Affordable Luxury

A History of Coffee

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Colonial Coffee: Java's Burden

This chapter examines the introduction of coffee cultivation in Java by the Dutch and its detrimental effects on local Javanese farmers. It highlights the exploitative relationships between the Dutch Empire and local leaders, illustrating the economic and social challenges faced by the peasantry.

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