This book mainly concentrates on the interrelationship between the fall of the Sumatran Malay empire of Srivijaya and the founding of the sultanate of Melaka. Basing his research mainly on Chinese sources and the beginning chapters of the Malay Annals, the author seeks to piece together the turbulent history that led up to the sultanate's foundation, with Chinese maritime activity in the area as a backdrop. Good Hardback. First Edition. 274 pages.  

Weight: 0.6kg. Post free within Malaysia

Condition: This is an ex-library book with labels on the front cover and on a front end paper and stamps on  the text block and the title page. The binding is tight, text clear and there is no tanning throughout.