The Indian Ocean moves from a discussion of physical elements, its shape, winds, currents and boundaries, to a history from pre-Islamic times to the modern period of European dominance. Going far beyond pure maritime history, this compelling survey is an invaluable addition to political, cultural and economic world history.
Chapter 3: The beginning of the ocean
Chapter 4: Muslims in the Indian Ocean
Chapter 5: Europeans in an Indian Ocean world
Chapter 6: The early modern Indian Ocean world
Chapter 7: Britain and the ocean
Chapter 8: History in the ocean