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. Very Good Paperback. Reprint. Originally published in 1970. 274 pages. For further details please see the scanned contents page

Weight: 0.6kg. Post free within Malaysia

Published by Oxford University Press, Kuala Lumpur,1975

Condition: The cover has rubbing around the edges and a couple of small stickers on the spine and front There is some spotting of the text block and minor damp marks on the first four or five pages. Otherwise The binding is tight, text clear and there is barely noticeable tanning throughout.