The Bronze Age of Southeast Asia (Cambridge World Archaeology) by Charles Higham ISBN 13: 9780521565059

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Cambridge University Press, 1996-06-13. paperback. Good. 7x0x9. Paperback.Binding tight.Cover clean.Minor wear to page edges and corners. P/O's name in pen on first page, otherwise, No writing, highlighting, or marks in text. From the estate of a smoker.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996. xvi, 381 pages, illustrations, maps; 25 cm. Cambridge World Archaeology Series. Tight, clean copy. "Some claim the earliest bronze production in the world occurred in South-east Asia; others say it occurred elsewhere. This book presents the debate surrounding the Bronze Age in the Indochina region, providing a systematic and regional presentaton of the current state of knowledge. It illuminates the question of indigenous technological evolution, contrasted with influence from neighbouring civilisations - in this case Southern China. Higham suggests that the the adoption of metallurgy, copper and tin smelting took place in South-east Asia following a period of trading with China, which provided the exotic bronzes. Using a thematic approach, he provides an up-to-date account of the South-east Asian and Chinese Bronze Age, documenting evidence site by site. This is the first time these regions have integrated in research to provide an understanding of how… Read More

Cambridge.: Cambridge University Press. 1996.. 50 maps, 110 black and white illustrations, xvi + 381pp, references, index, paperback cover extremities a little wear and rubbing, spine faded a little, front free endpapers and fore edge slightly soiled, otherwise a good copy. Some claim the earliest bronze production in the world occurred in South-east Asia; others say it occurred elsewhere. This book presents the debate surrounding the Bronze Age in the Indochina region, providing a systematic and regional presentaton of the current state of knowledge. It illuminates the question of indigenous technological evolution, contrasted with influence from neighbouring civilisations - in this case Southern China. Higham suggests that the the adoption of metallurgy, copper and tin smelting took place in South-east Asia following a period of trading with China, which provided the exotic bronzes. Using a thematic approach, he provides an up-to-date account of the South-east Asian and Chinese Bronze Age,… Read More

Cambridge University Press, 1996. Softcover. Good. Paperback, illustrations/maps in b/w, 8vo.

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Cambridge University Press, 1996-06-13. Paperback. New. 1.1000 in x 9.5000 in x 7.7000 in. This is a trade paperback.

Cambridge Univ Pr, 1996. Paperback. New. 400 pages. 10.00x6.75x1.00 inches.

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Paperback / softback. New. This is an up-to-date account the Bronze Age of Southeast Asia. It explores the controversy of whether the earliest bronze working took place there. It illuminates issues of indigenous technological advancement and the influence of neighbouring civilisations, and maps the evolvution of the first South-east Asia states.

Cambridge University Press CUP , pp. 400, 50 Maps . Papeback. New.

Cambridge University Press, 1996-06-13. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!