The Bronze Age of Southeast Asia: (Cambridge World Archaeology)
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Charles Higham (Author)
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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 and why their distinct cultures developed.Tracing developments right through to the Iron Age, Higham identifies the distinct regional developments that anticipate the transition into the first Southeast Asia states. 50 Maps; 32 Halftones, unspecified; 78 Line drawings, unspecified
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- Contributor: Charles Higham
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9780521565059
- Number of Pages: 400
- Packaged Dimensions: 190x235x22mm
- Packaged Weight: 691
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 1996-06-13
- Series: Cambridge World Archaeology
- Binding: Paperback / softback
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