Evolution of Trade and Currency in Ancient Civilizations

The chapter explores the contrasts between ancient civilizations' lack of advancements in arts, commerce, and currency with the more developed state of the Tartars. It details the challenges Spanish armies encountered in procuring supplies in supposedly well-cultivated regions, highlighting the agricultural and population differences between Spanish and English colonies. Additionally, it delves into the trade of silver from America to the East Indies and Europe, evaluating the impact on the values of gold and silver in various regions.