The portuguese empire in asia, 1500-1700: a political and economic history (paperback)

Upon its initial publication in 1993, The Portuguese Empire in Asia 1500-1700: A Political and Economic History was widely praised for its pioneering insights into the foundations of the Portuguese empire within the context of the history of early modern Asia. Sanjay Subrahmanyam"s award-winning study is now updated to reflect the most recent developments in historiography, while maintaining its focus on consideration of the forces in Europe, Asia, and East Africa that enabled the creation of the Portuguese empire. Other revisions include a new preface by the author that examines the reception of the original edition and considers ongoing scholarly debates on 16^th and 17^th century Portuguese imperialism. The Portuguese Empire in Asia 1500-1700 represents an important contribution to our understanding of the global forces that helped to shape the most resilient of modern Europe"s colonial empires.