This book tracks the progress of the prehistoric influx Of population into the Pacific region, the last set of migrations involved in peopling the planet that saw the colonization of islands stretching across a quarter of the globe : from Madagascar in the west to Easter Island …
"The Indian Ocean was the final battleground for Nelson's navy and for France. At stake was Britain's commercial lifeline to India - and its strategic capacity to wage war in Europe." "In one fatal season, the natural order of maritime power since Trafalgar was destroyed. In bri…
"[This book] discusses trade and production, showing the history of exchange throughout the Indian Ocean world; politics and empire-building by both regional and European powers; and the role of religion, focusing on Islam, but also exploring Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity…
"The Indian Ocean remains the least studied of the world's geographic regions, yet there have been major cultural exchanges across its waters and around its shores from the third millennium B.C.E. to the present day. Historian Edward A. Alpers explores the complex issues involve…
Imagining the Indian Ocean -- The ancient Indian Ocean -- Becoming an Islamic sea -- Intrusions and transitions in the early modern period -- The long nineteenth century -- The last century.
The Indian Ocean remains the least studied of the world's geographic regions. Yet there have been major cultural exchanges across its waters and around its shores from the third millennium B.C.E. to the present day. Historian Edward A. Alpers explores the complex issues involved…
"The Indian Ocean remains the least studied of the world's geographic regions, yet there have been major cultural exchanges across its waters and around its shores from the third millennium B.C.E. to the present day. Historian Edward A. Alpers explores the complex issues involve…
In "Monsoon, " a pivotal examination of the Indian Ocean region and the countries known as "Monsoon Asia, " bestselling author Robert D. Kaplan deftly shows how crucial this dynamic area has become to American power in the twenty-first century. Kaplan also offers riveting insigh…
