Java Technology: The Early Years
   Feature article about the early development of the language.
   http://java.sun.com/features/1998/05/birthday.html

Java: Cornerstone of the Global Network Enterprise?
   Brian Youman's paper on Java including some historical notes: "Java: Cornerstone of the Global Network Enterprise?"
   http://ei.cs.vt.edu/~history/Youmans.Java.html

The History of Java Technology
   Official page from Sub about the history of Java, including a timeline and video of interviews with some of the original developers.
   http://www.java.com/en/javahistory/