Early Indonesian Commerce: A Study of the Origins of Srivijaya
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Early Indonesian Commerce: A Study of the Origins of Srivijaya by O.W. Wolters is a seminal work in the field of Southeast Asian history and archaeology. The book is a detailed exploration of the commercial and economic activities of the early Indonesian kingdoms, with a particular focus on the ancient maritime empire of Srivijaya.
Srivijaya was a powerful trading empire that emerged in Sumatra in the 7th century CE, and which exerted influence over a vast area of Southeast Asia, including parts of modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. The empire was a hub for trade and commerce, with a well-developed maritime network that connected it to other centers of trade in the region and beyond.
In Early Indonesian Commerce, Wolters traces the origins of Srivijaya and examines its economic and commercial activities, drawing on a wide range of sources including historical records, archaeological evidence, and linguistic analysis. The book is divided into three main parts: the first explores the early history of the Indonesian archipelago, the second focuses on the emergence of Srivijaya and its trading activities, and the third examines the decline of the empire and its legacy.
Throughout the book, Wolters emphasizes the importance of maritime trade in the development of Srivijaya and other early Indonesian kingdoms. He highlights the role of the sea in facilitating cultural exchange and economic growth, and argues that the maritime connections between Southeast Asia and the wider world were crucial in shaping the region's history and culture.
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Hardback. Dustjacket. Cornell University Press
Srivijaya was a powerful trading empire that emerged in Sumatra in the 7th century CE, and which exerted influence over a vast area of Southeast Asia, including parts of modern-day Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. The empire was a hub for trade and commerce, with a well-developed maritime network that connected it to other centers of trade in the region and beyond.
In Early Indonesian Commerce, Wolters traces the origins of Srivijaya and examines its economic and commercial activities, drawing on a wide range of sources including historical records, archaeological evidence, and linguistic analysis. The book is divided into three main parts: the first explores the early history of the Indonesian archipelago, the second focuses on the emergence of Srivijaya and its trading activities, and the third examines the decline of the empire and its legacy.
Throughout the book, Wolters emphasizes the importance of maritime trade in the development of Srivijaya and other early Indonesian kingdoms. He highlights the role of the sea in facilitating cultural exchange and economic growth, and argues that the maritime connections between Southeast Asia and the wider world were crucial in shaping the region's history and culture.
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Hardback. Dustjacket. Cornell University Press