: He viewed himself as a "leader of the people of Mataram," prioritizing public welfare over personal or royal interests. Key Principles
The book was a grand project spearheaded by the Committee for the Publication of the 70th Anniversary Book of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX. The editorial and authorial team reads like a "who's who" of Indonesia's intellectual and political elite, including the editor (a renowned journalist), and contributions from figures like Mohamad Roem (a diplomat), Mochtar Lubis (a famous author), Rahmi Hatta (the wife of Vice President Mohammad Hatta), TB Silalahi , Frans Seda , Rosihan Anwar (a legendary press figure), and S.K. Trimurti (a freedom fighter and journalist).
Online repositories (like Scribd, Academia.edu, or ResearchGate) often split massive biographies into smaller file packets or "works" for easier uploading. "13 work" may refer to the 13th uploaded document segment or a specific 13-page excerpt detailing a particular chapter.
For students and historians tracking down this text, the book covers critical milestones in Indonesian history: