Nordin Hussin’s book is an excellent resource for the study of a system of trade in the Malay Archipelago as it provides an excellent overview of the importance of the Straits of Malacca towards the end of the eighteenth century from the perspective of the two most importance [sic.] ports prior to the founding of Singapore.
Nordin Hussin’s book is an excellent resource for the study of a system of trade in the Malay Archipelago as it provides an excellent overview of the importance of the Straits of Malacca towards the end of the eighteenth century from the perspective of the two most importance [sic.] ports prior to the founding of Singapore.