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The Year 1000
When Explorers Connected the World – and Globalization Began
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An authoritative rethinking of global history by a leading Yale professor.
When did globalization begin? Most observers have settled on 1492, the year Columbus discovered America. But as celebrated Yale professor Valerie Hansen shows, it was the year 1000, when for the first time new trade routes linked the entire globe, so an object could in theory circumnavigate the world. This was the 'big bang' of globalization, which ushered in a new era of exploration and trade, and which paved the way for Europeans to dominate after Columbus reached America.
Drawing on a wide range of new historical sources and cutting-edge archaeology, this compelling revisionist argument shows how these encounters set the stage for the globalization that would dominate the world for centuries to come.
The Year 1000 challenges the conventional timelines and emphasises the profound impact made by these early connections, reshaping our understanding of global history.
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The Year 1000 by Valerie Hansen has been praised for its thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration of the global Middle Ages. Critics highlight its engaging narrative that draws unexpected links across cultures and continents, showcasing early examples of globalization. It is celebrated for being both scholarly and accessible, offering a broad yet detailed look at the diverse connections forged a thousand years ago.
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ISBN: 9780241351277
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 February 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 249g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Valerie Hansen is Professor of History at Yale University and has taught on China and world history for thirty years. She is the author of several acclaimed works, including The Open Empire- A History of China to 1600 and The Silk Road- A New History, and co-author of Voyages in World History.
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