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The year 1000 : when explorers connected the world -- and globalization began

Hansen, Valerie, 1958-

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Globalization is not a modern concept, but goes back centuries. Yale scholar Valerie Hansen takes us back centuries as she writes about the ancient world, where globalization was a practical way of life. A fascinating book for borth history lovers and for those who think the subject is dull, dry and boring.

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  • Read review by: Sheryn Morris

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “globalization” is not that old a word and refers to:“The action, process, or fact of making global; esp. (in later use) the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, widely considered to...

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