{"product_id":"the-champa-empire-the-history-of-ancient-vietnam-hindu-kingdoms-maritime-trade-cham-civilization-and-forgotten-southeast-asian-power-9798259005624","title":"The Champa Empire: The History of Ancient Vietnam, Hindu Kingdoms, Maritime Trade, Cham Civilization, and Forgotten Southeast Asian Power","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ethan N. Caldwell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the story of one of Southeast Asia's most remarkable yet overlooked civilizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Champa Empire explores the rise, power, culture, and decline of a kingdom that once flourished along the coast of ancient Vietnam. Shaped by Hindu beliefs, maritime trade, sacred temples, and regional warfare, Champa stood at the crossroads of some of the most important cultural and commercial networks in Asia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book takes you into the world of the Cham people, from their early origins and coastal kingdoms to their religious life, temple architecture, port cities, social order, and long struggle against powerful neighbors. It also examines the gradual fall of Champa and the lasting legacy of a civilization that still lives on through its monuments, traditions, and descendants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe origins of Champa and the rise of the Cham kingdoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role of Hinduism, sacred kingship, and temple culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance of maritime trade and coastal power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe wars, rivalries, and political struggles that shaped the kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe social life, art, architecture, and culture of the Cham world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe decline of Champa and the survival of the Cham people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe lasting place of Champa in the history of Vietnam and Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for readers interested in ancient history, forgotten empires, Southeast Asia, Hindu kingdoms, and lost civilizations, this book offers a vivid look at a powerful kingdom that deserves far greater recognition.","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883322949783,"sku":"9798259005624","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798259005624.webp?v=1781101128","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-champa-empire-the-history-of-ancient-vietnam-hindu-kingdoms-maritime-trade-cham-civilization-and-forgotten-southeast-asian-power-9798259005624","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}