The Archaeology of Seafaring in Ancient South Asia

By Himanshu Prabha Ray

Book Overview

Himanshu Prabha Ray looks at the maritime orientation of communities of the Indian subcontinent prior to European expansion. She uses archaeological data to reveal the connections between the early history of peninsular South Asia and its Asian and Mediterranean partners in the Indian Ocean region. Differing from traditional works on the subject, the book discusses maritime history in the broader sense of ancient seafaring activity, religious travel and political economy rather than focusing specifically on maritime trade and shipping.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521011094
• ISBN13: 9780521011099
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.6"