For instance, South East Asia. I am fascinated with how the authors exemplified the social systems and historical impact of exchange networks that developed between 300 B.C.E. and 1100 C.E in Europe, Asia and Africa. ... This trade route underwent periods or intense exploitations, where is very relevant to my topic in South East Asia. ... As well as the authors doing a great job on the Silk Road, the also did a very good job on describing the Indian Ocean Maritime System, which was a trade system that flowed through the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea (which reflected the Silk Road)....

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