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Myths, state expansion, and the birth of globalization, a comparative perspective, Jon D. Carlson

Label
Myths, state expansion, and the birth of globalization, a comparative perspective, Jon D. Carlson
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Myths, state expansion, and the birth of globalization
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
734002302
Responsibility statement
Jon D. Carlson
Sub title
a comparative perspective
Table Of Contents
Broadening and deepening: systemic expansion, incorporation and the zone of ignorance -- New world empires & otters: the scramble for Nootka Sound, the Northwest Passage, and the China trade -- West Africa & the rise of Asante: rivers of gold, a short route to China, and the globalization of labor -- Ethiopia & the Middle East: the Red Sea trade, Prester John and Christians in the Muslim world -- Japan & the Far East: Zipangu, roofs of silver and the lure of the Orient -- Conclusion: myths, incorporation & systemic expansion
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