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Article: The Indian Ocean in World History.(Book review)
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- The Historian
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- March 22, 2006
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The Indian Ocean in World History. By Milo Kearney. (New York: Routledge, 2004. Pp. 188. $17.95.)
Seas and oceans have, in the last few decades, attracted significant attention as focal points for historical analysis. Relationships between land and sea, prevailing winds and currents, commercial impetus, and available technology all contribute to maritime history in general, while cultural dynamics have inspired analyses of coastal unity or disparity. Milo Kearney's new book suggests a flesh way of looking at the relationships between land-based power and the Indian Ocean. His thesis is stated explicitly: "[S]ignificant participation in Indian Ocean trade has ...