The Advent of Global Commerce [digital video]

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Series:

Great courses (Streaming video)

Publication Date:

2016

2018

Publication Information:

The Great Courses, 2016.

[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2018.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound

Abstract:

In this lecture, Professor Benjamin surveys the "Malthusian Cycle" of expansion from 500 to 1750 C.E., when favorable climate, global population growth, expanding exchange networks, and rapid innovation all paved the way for modernity. Reflect on European mercantilism, global exploration, and the period's great scientific achievements.

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Performers:

Craig G. Benjamin

Technical Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subject Term:

Anthropology.

History, Ancient.

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