The Portuguese and the Straits of Melaka, 1575-1619: Power, Trade and Diplomacy

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 Contents List of Maps vii List of Illustrations ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xvii Abbreviations xix Introduction xxi 1. Melaka and the Estado da Índia: The Economic Backdrop 1 Melaka and Its Trade The 17th Century and the Decline of Melaka 2. Melaka and the Estado da Índia: The Political and Military 38 Framework Tension, Change and Erosion Regeneration 3. Melaka and the Geopolitics of the Straits 79 Three Decades of Equilibrium Disruption 4. Portuguese and Malays 123 Melaka in the Malay World: Politics, War and Diplomacy The Sultanate of Johor The Sultanate of Aceh i Contents 5. The City of Melaka 171 The Structure of the City: Population and Society The Centres of Power: Captain, Bishop and Casados Security: Fortifications, Material and Human Resources Conclusion 230 Annex I: The Sultanate of Johor: Genealogical Questions and Problems 238 Annex II: The Sultanate of Aceh: Genealogical Questions and Problems 256 Captains of Melaka (1567–1620) 268 Viceroys and Governors of India (1564–1622) 269 Maps 270 Document Appendix 276 Glossary 337 Bibliography 341 Index 364 ...