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Tides of History

The Globalization of the Year 1000: Interview with Professor Valerie Hansen

Jun 11, 2020
Professor Valerie Hansen from Yale discusses early globalization in the year 1000, highlighting trade connections and cultural exchanges across vast distances. Topics include water travel, silent trade in West Africa, the slave trade impact on economies, and the spread of world religions. The conversation also touches on the importance of trade networks, climate conditions, and the complexities of past societies.
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  • Around the year 1000, global connections were initiated through trade and exploration, marking the beginning of globalization.
  • Trade networks facilitated exchanges between distant regions, enabling the movement of goods across vast distances.

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Globalization Emergence Around 1000

Around the year 1000, global connections were initiated through trade and exploration, marking the beginning of globalization. Professor Valerie Hanson's book, 'The Year 1000,' highlights how products like fragrant woods and cocoa beans were exported worldwide, showcasing the first instance of economic globalization. This period represented a time when people from various regions were impacted by events and products from distant lands, setting the stage for interconnected global networks.

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