Description
Book Synopsisaeo The first account in English of this ancient people. aeo Of interest to anthropologists, historians, geographers and orientalists. aeo Based on over 30 years of first--hand research. aeo The first account in English of this ancient people. aeo Of interest to anthropologists, historians, geographers and orientalists.
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CrossroadsTable of ContentsForeword.
Introduction.
Part I: The Shaping of Identity: from Origins to the Classical Age:.
1. Evidence and Source Material.
2. Early South Sulawesi and its Surrounding World.
3. Early Civilization.
4. The Rise of the Kingdoms.
5. Contests of Powers and Faiths.
Part II: Society and Culture: Lasting Aspects and Modern Transformation: .
6. Society.
7. Spiritual and Mental Life.
8. Material Culture and Economic Activity.
9. The Modern World.
Conclusion.
