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Ancient Southeast Asia is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the archaeology of Southeast Asia from the earliest human settlement to the rise of complex societies. It provides a detailed exploration of the region's diverse cultures, environments, and histories, drawing on the latest archaeological research.

Ancient Southeast Asia (Routledge World Archaeology)

by Richard J. Dewhurst

5 out of 5

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The book is divided into four parts:

The Pleistocene and Early Holocene, which covers the period from the first human settlement of Southeast Asia to the development of agriculture around 4000 BCE.
The Neolithic and Metal Ages, which covers the period from the of agriculture to the rise of complex societies around 500 BCE.
The Early Historic Period, which covers the period from the rise of complex societies to the arrival of European colonialism in the 16th century CE.
The Colonial and Post-Colonial Period, which covers the period from the arrival of European colonialism to the present day.

Each part of the book is written by a team of experts in the field, and is illustrated with numerous maps, figures, and tables. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography of further reading.

Ancient Southeast Asia is an essential resource for anyone interested in the archaeology of Southeast Asia. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the region's diverse cultures, environments, and histories, and is written by a team of experts in the field.

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Ancient Southeast Asia has been praised by reviewers for its comprehensiveness, clarity, and up-to-date scholarship. One reviewer called it "the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the archaeology of Southeast Asia available." Another reviewer said that the book "is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the archaeology of Southeast Asia." A more critical reviewer had concerns that the book was too broad and unfocused, but still concluded that "Ancient Southeast Asia is a valuable contribution to the literature."

Ancient Southeast Asia is a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the archaeology of Southeast Asia from the earliest human settlement to the rise of complex societies. It provides a detailed exploration of the region's diverse cultures, environments, and histories, drawing on the latest archaeological research. The book is written by a team of experts in the field, and is illustrated with numerous maps, figures, and tables. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the archaeology of Southeast Asia.

Ancient Southeast Asia (Routledge World Archaeology)

by Richard J. Dewhurst

5 out of 5