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Maritime Malabar : trade culture and power / Pius Malekandathil.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New Delhi : Ratna sagar , 2022.Edition: 1st edDescription: viii, 370 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9789355721037
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 382.09548 MAL
Contents:
1. Muziris and the Trajectories of Maritime Trade in the Indian Ocean in the First Millennium AD 2. Coastal Polity and the Changing Port Hierarchy of Kerala 3. Changing Perceptions of Sea and the Shaping of Urban Spaces in Pre-Modern Kerela 4. Rubrics of Power and Trade in Calicut 5. The Portuguese State and Entrepreneurs in Cochin : An Analysis of the Trading Scenario of Kerela, 1500-1650 6. The Portuguese and the Dynamics of Intra-Asian Trade, 1500-1663 7. The Jews of Kerala and the Indian Ocean Commerce, 800-1800 8. Perumbavoor and the Civilizational Belt of River Periyar: A Historical Overview 9. Dynamics of Trade, Faith and the Politics of Cultural Enterprise in Early Modern Kerala 10. The High Ranges and Trade in Pre-Modern Kerela 11. Winds of Change and Links of Continuity: A Study on the Merchant Groups of Kerela and the Channels of their trade, 1000-1800 12. Women, Church and the Syrian Christian Households in Pre-Modern Kerela 13. Agrarian Production and Procurement Strategies in Malabar under the Portuguese, 1500-1663 14. Islandness and Urbanity
Summary: "Pius Malekandathil's 'Maritime Malabar' offers a compelling and insightful exploration of the region's historical trajectory, intricately woven with maritime trade, cultural exchange, and shifting power dynamics. The book masterfully navigates the complexities of Malabar's past, analyzing the interplay of local and global forces that shaped its identity. From the vibrant port of Muziris to the rise of Calicut and Cochin, Malekandathil meticulously examines the socio-economic and political transformations driven by seafaring activities. By delving into the lives of diverse communities, including merchants, traders, and religious groups, the author paints a vivid picture of Malabar's multifaceted history. 'Maritime Malabar' is a valuable contribution to the scholarship on Indian Ocean history, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of this crucial region and its enduring legacy."
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Reference Reference Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai ENGLISH-REFERENCE BOOKS நான்காம் தளம் / Fourth floor 382.09548 MAL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 120354
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Includes index.

1. Muziris and the Trajectories of Maritime Trade in the Indian Ocean in the First Millennium AD
2. Coastal Polity and the Changing Port Hierarchy of Kerala
3. Changing Perceptions of Sea and the Shaping of Urban Spaces in Pre-Modern Kerela
4. Rubrics of Power and Trade in Calicut
5. The Portuguese State and Entrepreneurs in Cochin : An Analysis of the Trading Scenario of Kerela, 1500-1650
6. The Portuguese and the Dynamics of Intra-Asian Trade, 1500-1663
7. The Jews of Kerala and the Indian Ocean Commerce, 800-1800
8. Perumbavoor and the Civilizational Belt of River Periyar: A Historical Overview
9. Dynamics of Trade, Faith and the Politics of Cultural Enterprise in Early Modern Kerala
10. The High Ranges and Trade in Pre-Modern Kerela
11. Winds of Change and Links of Continuity: A Study on the Merchant Groups of Kerela and the Channels of their trade, 1000-1800
12. Women, Church and the Syrian Christian Households in Pre-Modern Kerela
13. Agrarian Production and Procurement Strategies in Malabar under the Portuguese, 1500-1663
14. Islandness and Urbanity

"Pius Malekandathil's 'Maritime Malabar' offers a compelling and insightful exploration of the region's historical trajectory, intricately woven with maritime trade, cultural exchange, and shifting power dynamics. The book masterfully navigates the complexities of Malabar's past, analyzing the interplay of local and global forces that shaped its identity. From the vibrant port of Muziris to the rise of Calicut and Cochin, Malekandathil meticulously examines the socio-economic and political transformations driven by seafaring activities. By delving into the lives of diverse communities, including merchants, traders, and religious groups, the author paints a vivid picture of Malabar's multifaceted history. 'Maritime Malabar' is a valuable contribution to the scholarship on Indian Ocean history, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of this crucial region and its enduring legacy."

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