1000 Ad
by (us) Hansen
About This Novel
This book is a true global history that takes us on a journey around the world in 1000 AD. It uses rich historical materials in pictures and texts to reconstruct international trade routes across six continents and trace the flow of people, commodities, currencies, and ideas. The author outlines a vivid picture of early globalization interactions: Vikings cautiously traded with Native Americans, Persian captains sold African kings as slaves, Indian Ocean merchants turned to cheaper Southeast Asian spices, and Arab craftsmen faced market competition brought by Chinese porcelain... It can be seen that globalization issues such as trust deficit, cultural conflicts, industrial transfers, and trade barriers have emerged thousands of years ago. The dawn of globalization thousands of years ago reflects the fears and hopes of today. In the face of increasing uncertainty, conflict and isolation in the world, should we seek cooperation or confrontation? Should we remain open or cling to our prejudices? Looking back at the difficulties and countermeasures people faced when encountering strange civilizations at that time can provide important historical reference for our choices today.
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