How Maritime Trade and the Indian Subcontinent Shaped the World: Ice Age to Mid-Eighth Century

Global maritime trade has been a major driver of progress, dating back to the Ice Age when the Indian Ocean was the center of long-haul voyages. It led to the rise of famous civilizations in the Mediterranean, but collapsed in Europe in the 5th-7th centuries.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 09 December 2021
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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The global maritime trade has played a pivotal role in fostering wealth creation, knowledge acquisition, social, political, and economic advancement throughout history. While some historians argue that it began in the 15th century, with the Indian Ocean serving as the primary conduit for long-haul voyages from East Africa to the Americas, evidence suggests that it predates the end of the Ice Age. This demonstrates the significant centrality of the Indian subcontinent in global trade. Over time, meaningful trade gradually permeated the Mediterranean, leading to the rise of renowned civilizations such as the Phoenicians, Egyptians, Minoans, and Greeks. The intricate relationships between these civilizations, as well as with entities like the Hittites and Mittani, are explored in detail. The narrative also sheds light on how maritime trade collapsed in Europe during the 5th to 7th centuries but continued to thrive in Asia, concluding the story. This captivating work is the result of extensive research and is presented in an engaging writing style, offering insightful perspectives from an author with a wealth of experience in international shipping.

\n Weight: 788g\n
Dimension: 166 x 240 x 41 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526786623\n \n