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The Port: Hà Tiên and the Mo Clan in Early Modern Asia by Xing Hang presents a detailed historical analysis of one of Southeast Asia’s most significant trading centers. The book examines how Hà Tiên emerged as a crucial port city and the instrumental role played by the Mo clan in establishing and maintaining commercial networks across the region.
Through meticulous research and primary source analysis, Hang illuminates the complex interactions between local, regional, and international trade systems in early modern Asia. The work demonstrates how merchant families like the Mo clan navigated cultural, political, and economic challenges to build commercial empires. By focusing on a single port city and family, the author provides intimate insights into broader patterns of Asian maritime trade, migration, and cultural exchange during this transformative period.
This book is essential for scholars and students interested in Asian history, maritime trade, Vietnamese history, and the development of early modern commercial networks.
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