Tarigan, Devit Eskan Putrama
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Impact of the Great Postal Road on Infrastructure Development and Social Dynamics in Java under Herman Willem Daendels Tarigan, Devit Eskan Putrama; Andira, Bagas Ibnu; Nasih, Munajatun; Ananda, Risky Dwi; Putri, Shella Ananda; Sinaga, Rosmaida
Warisan: Journal of History and Cultural Heritage Vol 5, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Mahesa Research Center (PT. Mahesa Global Publishing)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34007/warisan.v5i2.2391

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The construction of Great Postal Road, known as the De Grote Postweg, played a transformative role in shaping infrastructure development and social dynamics in Java during the early 19th century. This study examines the historical context, motivations, and impacts of the 1,000 km road, stretching from Anyer to Panarukan, constructed under the administration of Governor-General Herman Willem Daendels. Employing the historical method, the research follows a four-step process: heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. The findings reveal that the primary objectives of the road were to improve communication across Java and bolster defenses against British threats along the northern coast. Furthermore, the construction resulted in substantial changes to the island's infrastructure and brought profound socio-economic consequences to the local population. This article concludes that although the road primarily served colonial interests, its enduring legacy significantly influenced the socio-economic transformation of the regions it traversed.