Connecting the Indian Ocean World: Across Sea and Land

The Indian Ocean world has a rich history of socio-economic and cultural exchanges, explored in this book and its companion. It discusses the economic networks that extended across the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic during the 19th century, including the opium trade, Safavid mission, and Pondicherry-West Africa relationship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Indian Ocean world has a captivating history of socio-economic and cultural exchanges spanning across time and space. This comprehensive book, along with its companion, Merchants and Ports in the Indian Ocean World, delves into the intricate web of connections within the broader Indian Ocean realm. The book explores the profound overlaps that existed from the early modern period to the colonial era, shedding light on the intricate economic networks that extended across the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic during the 19th century. Employing a critical historical lens, the volume examines a range of themes, including the flourishing opium trade in the Malay-Indonesian Archipelago, the remarkable Safavid mission to Siam, and the intricate economic relationship between Pondicherry and West Africa, facilitated by France.

This book is a treasure trove of archival material, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers interested in Indian Ocean history, maritime history, Indian history, economic and commercial history, South Asian history, social history, anthropology, and trade relations in general. The rich tapestry of narratives and insights it presents offers a deep understanding of the complex dynamics that shaped the Indian Ocean world, providing valuable perspectives on the past and contributing to our understanding of the world today.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032248325