What’s for Sale - A Commercial History of the World (to 1900)

How did trade in spice, sugar, and other sought-after goods shape the world as we know it today? Over the centuries, commerce in luxury items—many of which are now household goods—led to the rise and fall of cities, kingdoms, and empires. We will examine art, correspondence, and sensationalist writings of the day to understand just how select products sparked global interaction and exchange.