Charles Higham. Early Southeast Asia: From First Humans to First Civilizations. Singapore: Ridge Books, 2025.

Key Points

• To examine the early history and development of Southeast Asia from the first humans to the emergence of civilizations.
• Historical analysis of archaeological evidence
• Review of early human migration patterns
• Examination of the rise of ancient civilizations in the region
• Identifies key phases of human activity in Southeast Asia
• Highlights the influence of geography on societal development
• Discusses the transition from hunter-gatherer groups to settled civilizations

Abstract