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Ref Type: Journal Article
Authors: Peter Lape
Title: Review of Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300–1800 by John N. Miksic
Date: 2015
Source: Asian Perspectives
DOI: 10.1353/ASI.2016.0001
Abstract: John N. Miksic's "Singapore and the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800" explores Singapore's history through archaeological and documentary evidence, revealing its origins as Temasik and its role as a vibrant trading hub. Over eleven chapters, Miksic contextualizes Singapore's urban development and multicultural identity, integrating insights from diverse sources, including the Malay Annals and various archaeological findings. The book serves as a vital reference for both specialists and general readers, encouraging collaboration between archaeology and history in understanding Southeast Asia's complex past.
Volume: 54
Number: 2
Page Start: 331
Page End: 332