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Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800

by John N. Miksic
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Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800
Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800

Historical synthesis of Singapore's maritime saga.

If you're intrigued by the rich tapestry of Southeast Asian history and Singapore's role in the ancient maritime trade, "Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800" could be a fascinating dive for you. Miksic's work isn't just a recounting of history; it's an archaeological adventure that reconstructs a vibrant, cosmopolitan past, with a visual appeal from numerous maps and photos. This book offers an opportunity to uncover the layers beneath Singapore's modern facade, revealing a dynamic historical hub that's been centuries in the making.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800

by John N. Miksic
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ISBN: 9789971695583
Authors: John N. Miksic
Publisher: NUS Press
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art, Travel
Related Topics: Crafts, Architecture, Design, History, Art History, World History, Reference, Ancient History
Goodreads rating: 3.52
(rated by 29 readers)

Description

Beneath the modern skyscrapers of Singapore lie the remains of a much older trading port, prosperous and cosmopolitan and a key node in the maritime Silk Road. This book synthesizes 25 years of archaeological research to construct the 14th-century port of Singapore in greater detail than is possible for any other Southeast Asian city. The picture that emerges is of a port where people processed raw materials, used money, and had specialized occupations. Within its defensive wall, the city was well organized and prosperous, with a cosmopolitan population that included residents from China, other parts of Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean. Fully illustrated, with more than 300 maps and color photos, Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea presents Singapore's history in the context of Asia's long-distance maritime trade in the years between 1300 and 1800: it amounts to a dramatic new understanding of Singapore's precolonial past.
 

Historical synthesis of Singapore's maritime saga.

If you're intrigued by the rich tapestry of Southeast Asian history and Singapore's role in the ancient maritime trade, "Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800" could be a fascinating dive for you. Miksic's work isn't just a recounting of history; it's an archaeological adventure that reconstructs a vibrant, cosmopolitan past, with a visual appeal from numerous maps and photos. This book offers an opportunity to uncover the layers beneath Singapore's modern facade, revealing a dynamic historical hub that's been centuries in the making.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.