Maritime Malabar: trade culture and power

Book Details:

• Author: [Author Name]

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

• Language: English

• Edition: New Delhi, 2022

• ISBN-13: 9789355721037

• ISBN-10: 935572103X

• Subject(s): History

About the Book:

This book offers a comprehensive and interconnected narrative of Malabar, a region whose destiny has been shaped by its maritime consciousness and sea-related activities. By examining the flow of commodities, people, and ideas between Malabar and the broader Indian Ocean world, the book provides a nuanced and multi-layered understanding of pre-modern Malabar's historical processes, as seen through its various enclaves and centers of power.

The author delves deep into the societal dynamics of Kerala, using rich empirical data to shed light on the trade and urban development of key ports such as Muziris, Calicut, and Cochin. The analysis explores how changing perceptions of the sea and its evolving dynamics have influenced the growth and transformation of these cities.

This book presents a detailed exploration of Malabar’s complex relationship with the ocean, offering valuable insights into how maritime trade and urban development shaped the region's socio-political structures. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the intricate historical processes that defined the coastal and trade culture of Kerala.