Trade has defined relationships between cultures and countries from prehistoric times to the present. From the caravans of the ancient world, to the search for new trade routes during the age of discovery, to the development of interconnected markets and the global economy, trade has been a defining force in world history. This four-volume set is the definitive reference on the history of trade in all time periods. It examines the exchange of commodities, cultures, practices,...
More DescriptionTrade has defined relationships between cultures and countries from prehistoric times to the present. From the caravans of the ancient world, to the search for new trade routes during the age of discovery, to the development of interconnected markets and the global economy, trade has been a defining force in world history. This four-volume set is the definitive reference on the history of trade in all time periods. It examines the exchange of commodities, cultures, practices, technologies, and ideas between civilizations and nations from ancient times to the present. Encyclopedia of World Trade covers topics as varied as trade routes and ports, markets and economic systems, trade goods and influences, and social and cultural issues. The set features more than 350 illustrations, including maps, a chronology of trade, numerous sidebars, and historical documents.