John N. Miksic Knihy
John N. Miksic is a distinguished Professor of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, where he also leads the Archaeology unit at the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Center. His extensive research and publications delve into the rich history and material culture of the region, offering deep insights into its past societies and interactions. Miksic's work is characterized by a meticulous approach to archaeological evidence, bringing to life the ancient civilizations and trade networks that shaped Southeast Asia. His contributions significantly enhance our understanding of the area's cultural heritage and its place in global history.
Forgotten Kingdoms in Sumatra
- 175 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
In addition to its fathomless jungles, immense forests, and lonely hillsides, the island of Sumatra possesses the monuments and traditions of some of the most ancient cultures of South-East Asia. Forgotten Kingdoms in Sumatra, first published in 1939, offers the only general overview available of what remains from the island's classical age. It describes the vanished civilizations whose ruins lie in the jungle, tells of the Hindu antiquities, the megaliths of Nias and Samosir, and prehistoric monuments, and relates the legends and folk-tales of the region. This book will provide much pleasurable reading for anyone interested in the history, people, and culture of Sumatra.
