How did global trade start?
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The Evolution of Global Trade and Its Impacts
This chapter investigates the significant role of private companies, particularly the East India Company, in Britain's global expansion and the darker aspects of trade linked to the slave trade. It traces the historical trajectory of global commerce from early sailing ships to the transformative effects of containerization, while exploring the foundational principles of trade throughout human history. Additionally, the chapter examines the use of trade barriers and tariffs as strategic military tactics and their historical implications in fueling competition and conflicts.
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