A Splendid Exchange
2008 nonfiction book by William J. Bernstein
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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 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | History |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| 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]
