Myths, state expansion, and the birth of globalization :
Carlson, Jon D., 1969-
Myths, state expansion, and the birth of globalization : a comparative perspective / Jon D. Carlson. - 1st ed . - New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. - xi, 239 p. ; 22 cm.
includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-232) and index.
Broadening and deepening: systemic expansion, incorporation and the zone of ignorance -- New world empires & otters: the scramble for Nootka Sound, the Northwest Passage, and the China trade -- West Africa & the rise of Asante: rivers of gold, a short route to China, and the globalization of labor -- Ethiopia & the Middle East: the Red Sea trade, Prester John and Christians in the Muslim world -- Japan & the Far East: Zipangu, roofs of silver and the lure of the Orient -- Conclusion: myths, incorporation & systemic expansion.
9780230120884 (alk. paper)
2011025269
Nation-state and globalization--History.
State, The--History.
Imperialism--History.
JZ1316 / .C37 2012
320.1 / CAR
Myths, state expansion, and the birth of globalization : a comparative perspective / Jon D. Carlson. - 1st ed . - New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. - xi, 239 p. ; 22 cm.
includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-232) and index.
Broadening and deepening: systemic expansion, incorporation and the zone of ignorance -- New world empires & otters: the scramble for Nootka Sound, the Northwest Passage, and the China trade -- West Africa & the rise of Asante: rivers of gold, a short route to China, and the globalization of labor -- Ethiopia & the Middle East: the Red Sea trade, Prester John and Christians in the Muslim world -- Japan & the Far East: Zipangu, roofs of silver and the lure of the Orient -- Conclusion: myths, incorporation & systemic expansion.
9780230120884 (alk. paper)
2011025269
Nation-state and globalization--History.
State, The--History.
Imperialism--History.
JZ1316 / .C37 2012
320.1 / CAR
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