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The Age of Trade: The Manila Galleons and the Dawn of the Global Economy (Exploring World History),Used
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This groundbreaking book presents the first full history of the Manila galleons, which marked the true beginning of a global economy. Arturo Giraldez, the worlds leading scholar of the galleons, traces the rise of the maritime route, which began with the founding of the city of Manila in 1571 and ended in 1815 when the last galleon left the port of Acapulco in New Spain (Mexico) for the Philippines, establishing a permanent connection between the Spanish empire in America with Asian countries, most importantly China, the main supplier of commodities during that era. Throughout the twoandahalfcentury history of the Manila galleons, the strategic commodity fuelling global networks was always silver. Giraldez shows how this most important of precious metals shaped world history, with influences that stretch to the present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Age of Trade' about? A: 'The Age of Trade' explores the history of the Manila galleons, detailing how they established the first global economy by connecting the Spanish empire in America with Asian countries, particularly China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Arturo Giraldez, a leading scholar on the history of the Manila galleons.
- Q: When was 'The Age of Trade' published? A: 'The Age of Trade' was published on March 19, 2015.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Age of Trade' have? A: 'The Age of Trade' contains a total of 270 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Age of Trade' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'The Age of Trade' is categorized under Economic History.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What time period does 'The Age of Trade' cover? A: The book covers the period from the founding of Manila in 1571 to the last galleon departure in 1815.
- Q: What historical significance do the Manila galleons have? A: The Manila galleons were crucial in establishing trade routes that connected the Americas with Asia, significantly impacting global economic history.