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In 1628 the Dutch East India Company loaded the Batavia, the flagship of its fleet, with a king?s ransom in gold, silver, and gems for her maiden voyage to Java; the ship itself was a tangible symbol of the world?s richest and most powerful monopoly.The company also sent along a new employee to guard its treasure. He was Jeronimus Corneliszoon, a disgraced and bankrupt man with great charisma and dangerously heretical ideas. With the help of a few disgruntled sailors, he hatched a plot to seize the ship and her riches. The mutiny might have succeeded, but in the dark morning hours of June 3, 1629, the Batavia smashed through a coral reef and ran aground on a small chain of islands near Australia. The captain and skipper escaped the wreck, and in a tiny lifeboat they set sail for Javasome 1,500 miles northto summon help. More than 250 frightened survivors waded ashore, thankful to be alive. Unfortunately, Jeronimus and the mutineers had survived too, and the nightmare was only beginning.
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I enjoyed the historical aspects of this book, but it dragged a little in the middle. Batavia does have a way with words, and the true story is compelling, just wish it was a bit more fast-paced. Still worth a read if you're into deep dives.
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Sofia Martinez
Interesting but a bit slow
I enjoyed the historical aspects of this book, but it dragged a little in the middle. Batavia does have a way with words, and the true story is compelling, just wish it was a bit more fast-paced. Still worth a read if you're into deep dives.
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Raj Patel
Not what I expected
I was looking forward to an exciting tale, but 'The True Story of the Mad Heretic' felt more like a history textbook at times. Some parts were hard to follow, and I found it less engaging than I hoped. Disappointed with the overall experience.
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Raj Patel
Not what I expected
I was looking forward to an exciting tale, but 'The True Story of the Mad Heretic' felt more like a history textbook at times. Some parts were hard to follow, and I found it less engaging than I hoped. Disappointed with the overall experience.
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Lucas Chen
Fascinating read with rich details
I picked up 'The True Story of the Mad Heretic' and couldn't put it down! The way Batavia dives into the historical events and the characters involved is just captivating. It really brings to life the chaos of that mutiny. Highly recommended for history buffs!
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