Historian researcher and senior editor of Radio Netherlands Worldwide, Joss Wibisono tells a lot about European cultural intersection in Indonesia. The results of his research and observations were then recorded, under the title "Cross-Indonesia-European Crossing: from dictatorship, music, to language". This book was published in September 2012, by the Left Margin Publisher. It all comes from freelance essays Joss wrote in various national media and journals, both in Indonesian, English, and Dutch. History and music occupy a portion of the main interest, mixed with politics which is indeed a big wrapper of his thinking. Like when he sued, is it true that the Dutch colonized Indonesia for 350 years? Then what about the history of the arrival of the Netherlands in Aceh and Bali, are these two areas colonized by the Dutch for 350 years as well? "Initially I was nosy because Indonesians always say we colonized the Netherlands for 350 years. If the count is the arrival of the VOC ship in 1602 then we were merdeka in 1952! So what about the proclamation of 17 August 1945 and the recognition of sovereignty by the Dutch on December 27, 1949? "Joss wrote in his book. He then gave an example of Aceh, which he claimed was only conquered by the Dutch in 1904, and Bali in 1906. Even the new Dutch officially ruled in Aceh in 1912, Joss said. "With so maximum Aceh colonized the Netherlands for 38 years and Bali for 36 years. Let alone 350 years, a century never the Dutch colonize Aceh and Bali, "said Joss after the launch of his book in Jakarta, Sunday, September 23, 2012 last. Still a matter of Dutch history in Aceh, Joss tells the heroism of Tjut Njak Dien who fought all out to defend Aceh's independence and sovereignty. "But he (Tjut Njak Dien) rebelled not because of Dutch colonialism. At that time, once again, Aceh has not been mastered by the Dutch, "he said on pages 115-116 in his book. Joss said, until the late 19th century Aceh was a sovereign country, even already have Ambassador to Turkey. "Is it not to assume that Indonesia is in control of the Netherlands for 350 years, then we also think that Aceh has long been controlled by the Dutch, so that means the Sultanate of Aceh and the resistance of Tjut Njak Dien lost its meaning," Joss said during his 115-116 book. Although the topic he wrote is quite heavy, but Joss wrote it with a style that speaks fluid straight and fluent. It could be because of his 25 years of experience as a radio journalist
