For the purposes of this guide, the history of Timor-Leste has been broken down into three parts: Portuguese Colonialism, Indonesian Control, and Independence. Below are lists of books from the University Library that correspond to each moment in Timorese history.
Timor-Leste became a Portuguese territory in the 16th century. It was known as "Timor Português" back then. In 1975, Portugal decolonized Timor-Leste.
In late-1975, Indonesia invaded Timor-Leste and took control of it. In 1999, there was a referendum on autonomy or independence, and 78.5 percent of Timorese favored independence. Shortly after, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor was established.
East Timor: A Memoir of the Negotiations for Independence by 
The East Timor Question: The Struggle for Independence from Indonesia by 
East Timor's Unfinished Struggle: Inside the Timorese Resistance by Timor-Leste became fully independent on May 20, 2002. It is one of the youngest countries in the world and is considered to be the first new sovereign state of the 21st century.
Nation-Building and National Identity in Timor-Leste by 
Dynamics of Democracy in Timor-Leste: The Birth of a Democratic Nation, 1999-2012 by 
Primordial Leadership: Peacebuilding and National Ownership in Timor-Leste by 
The Politics of Timor-Leste: Democratic Consolidation After Intervention by 
East Timor: Development Challenges for the World's Newest Nation by 
