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1st ed |
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x, 467 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm |
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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 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [429]-447) and index |
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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 |
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EAS: YW |
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International trade -- History
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International economic relations -- History
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International business enterprises -- History
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Globalization -- History
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