Peter Bellwood, a well-known Australian archaeologist, a specialist in the ancient history of the Pacific region, examines the issues of archeology, history, material culture of the peoples of Southeast Asia and Oceania. The book pays particular attention to the history of human settlement and development of the islands of Oceania. The publication contains illustrations. The book discusses the issues of archeology, history, material culture of the peoples of Southeast Asia and Oceania. Particular attention is paid to the history of settlement and human development of the islands of Oceania.