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Author:

Bernstein, William J.

Title:

A splendid exchange : how trade shaped the world / William J. Bernstein.

Edition:

1st pbk. ed.

Publisher:

Grove Press,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

x, 467 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 21 cm.

Subject:

International trade--History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [429]-447) and index.

Contents:

Sumer -- The straits of trade -- Camels, perfumes, and prophets -- The Baghdad-Canton express -- The taste of trade and the captives of trade -- The disease of trade -- Da Gama's urge -- A world encompassed -- The coming of corporations -- Transplants -- The triumph and tragedy of free trade -- What Henry Bessemer wrought -- Collapse -- The Battle of Seattle.

Summary:

Traces the evolution of international trade, from ancient Mesopotamia to today's global marketplace, exploring the influence of commerce on agriculture, technology, politics, and civilization as a whole.

ISBN:

0802144160
9780802144164

OCLC:

(OCoLC)262431086

Locations:

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

BWPD851 -- Bertha Bartlett Public Library (Story City)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)