Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between trade and economic development over the last thousand years, examining how wars, empires, and international commerce have shaped the global economy. It delves into historical episodes to understand the forces driving the rise and fall of nations and the evolution of international economic relations.
Key points:
1. Trade and Geopolitics: Findlay and O'Rourke show how military power and political control have shaped trade. They explain that the ability to protect trade routes has been crucial for economic success, with wars and empires impacting trade flow and global power dynamics.
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