The ancient world saw the expansion of Western Asian; Mediterranean and Polynesian civilizations as transport networks for trade were established. Later; imperial expansion reached far flung corners of the world. The Great Trade Routes examines the principal trade networks throughout history; encompassing coastal and trans-oceanic maritime trade; inland waterway traffic; and overland trade. Filled with fascinating historical detail; exotic locales; and a wealth of illustrations; the book analyzes the importance of trade to commercial and cultural exchange; focusing on great routes such as the Silk Road; the Grand Trunk; Via Maris; Hanseatic and Mediterranean sea-routes; tea and grain races and passages to the New World.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great piece of history showing the bravery and resourcefulness of ...By Mark D. FowlerWell done! Wish there could have been a few maps of Crete showing the various cities quoted. Great piece of history showing the bravery and resourcefulness of the Cretans and Allied forces to disrupt German operations.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JesseSplendid account of the Occupation and the Resistance. Adventure of the highest well and simply told.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Crete's powerful resistance during the German occupationBy War babyAn excellent book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much about the Cretan Resistance.
