This volume investigates the administrative and economic structures of Yogyakarta through the primary source documents contained within its unique historical archive. The authors, Mason C. Hoadley and Peter Carey, utilize these archival materials to provide a comprehensive analysis of agrarian affairs and governmental operations in Java. By building upon the political focus of the first volume, this work establishes a framework for understanding the socio-economic conditions of the region during the period covered by the documents.

Scholars and historians frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for the study of Javanese administrative history. The text is noted for its high level of academic rigor and its importance in preserving the context of the Yogyakarta Archive for future research.