An Introduction to the Geography and History of India: And the Countries Adjacent (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. R. Symonds

9780656360512: An Introduction to the Geography and History of India: And the Countries Adjacent (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656360518 ISBN 13: 9780656360512

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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An introduction to the geography and history of India and the countries adjacent surveys the Sunda Islands and the wider archipelago with clear, accessible notes on place, people, and production.

Readers will gain a compact view of Timor, Floris, Java, Sumatra, and related isles, framed by historic and cultural context.

The book summarizes where these islands lie, what they produce, and who lives there. It covers major ports and towns, such as Batavia and Sooryakarta in Java, Palembang and Padang in Sumatra, and highlights the Dutch and British roles in shaping the region’s history. It also notes the diverse peoples, languages, and religions that form the region’s tapestry.

What you’ll experience in this edition:

Concise geographic descriptions of Timor, Floris, Java, and Sumatra, including key products like camphor, sago, gold, and spices.
Profiles of important towns and trading centers, with basic population context and colonial history.
snapshots of languages and religious practices, from Mahomedanism to local Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Foundational historical notes on how European powers shaped governance and commerce in the archipelago.

Ideal for readers of geography and history who want a compact reference to the region and its early modern connections to India and beyond.

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