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Gurcharan Das
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Paperback
Number of Pages
328
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This non-fiction history book explores how Kachchh merchants built a flourishing overseas trade network in the late Mughal era and into the early 19th century. It highlights Gujaratโs enduring free-trade legacy and how traders moved pearls, dates, spices, and ivory to distant markets such as Muscat and Zanzibar. Written for readers interested in economic history, global trade, and regional commerce, the tone is insightful, educational, and engaging.
Content is presented as a narrative-driven study that blends archival detail with clear explanations of how these networks operated. It emphasizes capital growth, risk-taking, and market creationโtraits likened to venture capitalismโmaking complex ideas tangible through real historical episodes.
Readers follow the web of routes, partners, and commodities across continents, gaining a sense of how early globalization unfolded in practice. The book makes economic concepts accessible by tying them to familiar merchant stories and concrete outcomes, inviting reflection on how regional commerce shaped cultures and economies.
Readers gain a deeper appreciation of how regional commerce contributed to global connections, offering a nuanced view of entrepreneurship, trade, and cultural exchange. By examining early globalization through the lens of local traders, it builds curiosity, confidence in understanding economic history, and a lasting interest in how the past informs present-day markets.
Product Details
Author
Gurcharan Das
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
328
Language
English
SKU
9780143425120
ISBN
9780143425120
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14x3x20cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 450
โน 428
โน 22 Off