Jan Compagnie in the Straits of Malacca, 1641-1795 |
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| Author:
| Lewis, Dianne |
| Series title: | Ohio RIS Southeast Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-89680-187-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 1995 |
| Publisher: | Ohio University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $26.95 |
Book Description:
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In 1500 Malay Malacca was the queen city of the Malay Archipelago, one of the great trade centers of the world. Its rulers, said to be descendents of the ancient line of Srivijaya, dominated the lands east and west of the straits. The Portuguese, unable to compete in the marketplace, captured the town.
In 1500 Malay Malacca was the queen city of the Malay Archipelago, one of the great trade centers of the world. Its rulers, said to be descendents of the ancient line of Srivijaya, dominated the lands east and west of the straits. The Portuguese, unable to compete in the marketplace, captured the town.