Description: Explores the types of ships, methods of navigation and modes of water-borne trade in the Indian Ocean region and the way they affected the development of distinctive settlements against a changing but strong sense of regional identity.
Review Quotes: "I found this as an interesting book and an above-average compilation of conference proceedings that, at times, can be variable in quality and usefulness. The editors should be congratulated.."
-"International Journal of Maritime, Jeremy Green