About this title: Bernstein tells the extraordinary story of global commerce, from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it today. Lively, authoritative, and astonishing in scope, the riveting narrative views trade and globalization as an evolutionary process as old as war and religion.
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press, New York
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780871139795ISBN:0871139790
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Yellow and light blue paper covered boards. x, 467 pp., b&w plates, maps. As issued. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780871139795ISBN:0871139790
Description: New. Items ship within 24 hours of receipt of payment. Slight tear on dust cover. All items ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Grove Pr
Date Published: 2009-05-06
ISBN-13:9780802144164ISBN:0802144160
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780802144164. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Atlantic Books, London
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781843548034ISBN:1843548038
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. verging on fine. 467 p. Includes: illustrations, maps, index, bibliography. History of trade over the past millenia read more
Binding: Spoken Word MP3-CD
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Date Published: 2008-04-11
ISBN-13:9781400156696ISBN:1400156696
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Pr
Date Published: 2008-04-11
ISBN-13:9780871139795ISBN:0871139790
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Binding: MP3 CD
Publisher: Tantor Media
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781400156696ISBN:1400156696
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Edition: First edition. Advanced Reading Copy.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780871139795ISBN:0871139790
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Trade papeback uncorrected proof in blue wraps & w original title A History of Trade. Reviewer's copy w signed letter from publisher laid in. Very lite soil & rubbing on wraps, else as new. Glued binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 467 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780871139795ISBN:0871139790
Description: New in New dust jacket. 0871139790. New and unread 2008 stated first edition, first printing hardcover and dust jacket in fine condition. Protective mylar cover.; 1.57 x 9.06 x 6.38 Inches; 494 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780871139795ISBN:0871139790
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Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Date Published: 2008-04-11
ISBN-13:9781400106691ISBN:1400106699
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Description: Like New. 2008 hardcover with dj, STATED 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING WITH FULL NUMBER LINE, no marks noted in or on book, All of our products are cleaned with an disinfectant for your protection before shipping. read more
"I picked this up a whim at an airport bookshop and I am glad I did. Bernstein's take on the history of world trade is comprehensive and informative. He shows how the quest for wealth through commerce, as opposed to plunder, has ordered societies for centuries - indeed as long ago as we have historical and archaeological evidence. Particularly interesting to me - because I actually know little about it - are his chapters explaining recent trends in global trade and finance. If you want a greater appreciation of the major forces that affect the rise and fall of civilizations, this book is a must read."
"A splendid book, a must for anyone interested in world economic history. Written with a vision, with a consistent narrative, the book's scope is amazing."
"Halfway through this book. Outstanding review of the history of trade, especially the Indian Ocean trade before 1600AD. I wish it had included more on areas outside the Indian Ocean (Mali, Mediterranean in BC, etc.). Maybe I'll come upon them later, as Bernstein jumps around chronologically to maintain emphasis on a topic.
Bernstein has a tendency to editorialize and reference current culture, but the remarks can come across condescendingly. The asides are annoying and often an overly simplistic summary of current affairs. Sometimes they're flat-out misinterpretations, and most are more his opinions than facts. They easily distract from his actual points.
The information and topics covered would give the book 5 stars but Bernstein's asides steal one of the stars.
* Finally finished it. The digressions decreased as the book entered the 16th century, which surprised me considering the easy targets European subjugation of East Asia provides. The topics became more euro-centric but they really helped me understand some of the undertones of conflicts we covered in high school American History. I never understood why the Dutch were a big deal, how control of the seas moved from the Portuguese to the English, or anything about American-Asia trade. Bernstein ends with a relatively even-handed discussion of globalization and its winners and losers. I'm glad I didn't stop halfway through. *"
"I love the parts about how what got where, and ancient trading systems. It's a little heavy on the political and economic theory, which I guess it has to be."
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