The author is Junaedi Setiyono. The teaching staff at UMP (Univ. Purworejo Muhammadiyah, Indonesia). This novel tells about the history of war Dipanegara. Novel writing contest winners DKJ 2006. Published in 2007, by the publisher of "Serambi" Jakarta.
Tells of a descendant of the palace which has the title "Glonggong". The term is derived because of the skill in playing Glonggong. Glonggong is a type of weapon made from the dried papaya midrib. Glonggong small, born of the palace environment. But with growth, at the age of 17 years he lost her beloved mother. Loss events that are not fair, because filled with intrigue and manufer the traitors of the environment court who defend the Dutch Company to thwart the war led by Prince Dipanegara.
Chakra Manggilingan, life continued to spin, so presumably the Glonggong life. From start living well within the palace to have to struggle alone become loyal followers Kanjeng Ngabdulhamid Prince (Prince Dipanegara another title). Narrated Prince Dipanegara died on January 8, 1855. In exile, somewhere along the line, after losing the war and "Parapatan Agung" in Karisidenan Magelang. Final negotiations with the Dutch Company. He is a figure which was originally regarded as the "Ratu Adil" that will end the misery "kawula ndasih" (common people in general). It was believed the people around the region Ngayojokarto Sultanate Palace that is written in accordance with "Jangka Jayabaya" (sort of horoscope Java). Java War (Java Oorlog) began on 20 July 1825.
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