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Describes different types of trade and commerce in the ancient world and how they influenced the growth and prosperity of various civilizations.

An introduction to money and trade that covers topics such as supply and demand, organizations that ensure fair trade, and the impact of pirates on world trade.

Contains entries that provide information on countries, commodities, empires, and people in the history of world trade since the start of the Age of Exploration in 1450; arranged alphabetically from A to K, with photographs, maps, illustrations, and sidebars.

A series of essays analyzing questions or dilemmas relating to social issues.

This book discusses all aspects of world trade, introducing economic concepts in general and discussing the development of international trade, including key trade organizations, and related issues such as labor standards and environmental protection.

Describes different types of trade and commerce in the ancient world and how they influenced the growth and prosperity of various civilizations.

place is ancient Egypt. You need lumber to build a house. No trees grow in Egypt s desert, but a ship from Lebanon regularly brings cedar logs to a nearby port.

Describes different types of trade and commerce in the ancient world and how they influenced the growth and prosperity of various civilizations.

"Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding.

"... explores how throughout time societies have switched from basic bartering and trading to using money to exchange items of value [covering] the origins of trade and Europe's trade routes [and] about how these things have influenced modern trading.