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Fuller, Dorian Q., Boivin, Nicole, Ph. D., Hoogervorst, Tom and Allaby, Robin G.. (2011) Across the Indian Ocean : the prehistoric movement of plants and animals. Antiquity, Vol.85 (No.328). pp. 544-558. ISSN 1745-1744

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Abstract

Here is a major research project that is peopling the Indian Ocean with prehistoric seafarers exchanging native crops and stock between Africa and India. Not the least exciting part of the work is the authors’ contention that the prime movers of this maritime adventurewere not the great empires but a multitude of small-scale entrepreneurs.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D051 Ancient History
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Life Sciences (2010- )
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Commerce, Prehistoric, Prehistoric peoples -- Indian Ocean, Travelers -- Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean -- Antiquities
Journal or Publication Title:	Antiquity
Publisher:	Antiquity Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	1745-1744
Date:	2011
Volume:	Vol.85
Number:	No.328
Page Range:	pp. 544-558
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	European Research Council (ERC)
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