A Splendid Exchange
A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped The World (London: Atlantic Books, 2008) is a book by American author William Bernstein.
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| Author | William Bernstein |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | History |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 978-1-84354-668-9 |
Summary
The book describes the history of world trade in detail. The author begins from Mesopotamian times and then describes the exploits of Vasco da Gama.
Reception
It has been reviewed by The Guardian,[1] The New York Times,[2] and The Economist.[3]
See also
References
- Pindar, Ian (2009-05-15). "Review: A Splendid Exchange by William Bernstein". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
- Gordon, John Steele. "Silk, Spices and Destiny: William J. Bernstein's Book 'A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World' Explains the Ways Trade". Retrieved 2018-12-02.
- "The greatest journey". The Economist. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
External links
- Official Website
- Google Books
- Roberts, Russ (April 28, 2008). "Bernstein on the History of Trade". EconTalk. Library of Economics and Liberty.
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