Episode 72 - "Max Havelaar, or, the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company" by Multatuli

<p>This week John and Ben discuss what might be greatest novel in the history of the very silly Dutch language: &quot;Max Havelaar, or, the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company&quot; by Multatuli. Topics of conversation include the absurd structures of colonial administration, the origins of Indonesian statehood, and books no one in the English speaking world have heard of that changed the world.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, we hope that you enjoy the conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>Note: John was having some microphone difficulties throughout the episode, so the audio is a little inconsistent on this one. Problem should be fixed by next episode :)</p>