Nugent, Nicholas

The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade

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ISBN 13:: 9780712355957
author:: Nugent, Nicholas
format:: Hardback
publisher:: British Library Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 28.7 x 22.8 x 3 centimetres (1.6
Genre:: History, World History, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade By Nicholas Nugent This book tells the story of how global sea trade began in the 15th century, driven by exploration, trade, and profit. The development of maritime communication enabled seafarers to navigate across unprecedented distances, with ports in the West such as Venice, Amsterdam, and Lisbon serving as embarkation points for journeys to exotic destinations like Malacca, Goa, and Bombay. The spice trade had a profound impact on global history, bringing benefits apart from culinary delights, including the spread of ideas on art, literature, and science. However, it also had devastating consequences for local populations who were frequently exploited as slave plantation labor. This book uses original maps and contemporary artists' views to explore how each port developed individually, while also examining the contrasting points of view on the benefits and damages of the maritime spice trade. By exploring this fascinating period of global history, The Spice Ports offers a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between trade, culture, and power.

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