Overview
This amazing book provides a snapshot of trade and commerce within and sometimes between various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information bring back to life the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Africa, China, and more. Read about – Africa’s trans-Sahara caravan routes and trade with the rest of the world; – the Greek agora, or marketplace – China’s silk road, which stretched across Asia to the Mediterranean Sea.