Exploration by Sea The Silk and Spice Routes

Name: Exploration by Sea The Silk and Spice Routes
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ISBN: 9780027758016

ISBN-10: 002775801X

ISBN-13: 9780027758016

Edition: N/A

Authors: Struan Reid

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The Spice Routes stretched for over 9,000 miles around Asia. They led from China's seas across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, up the Red Sea or the Persian Gulf, and overland to the Mediterranean. The brave sailors faced violent storms, treacherous reefs, and the possibility of pirate attacks, as well as long absences from their homes and families. But from before records began, people have been tempted to travel these routes. They looked for trade or treasure, or just to satisfy their curiosity. This book tells of the adventures these travelers had, what they found, and the contacts they made, exploring the Spice Routes. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $15.95
Publisher: Silver Burdett Press
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Map of the Silk and Spice Routes



The Trade in Spices


What are the Spice Routes?


The Demand for Spices


The Different Spices



Sailing East to West


From China and Korea


"Where the two monsoons meet"


From India to Europe



Expanding Empires--Expanding Trade


The Legacy of Alexander


The Romans' Quest for Spices


The Chinese look Westward



The Arab Monopoly


The Empire of Islam


European Middlemen


The Travels of Ibn Battuta



A New Route East


Portuguese Exploration


The Final Breakthrough



The European Trade Empires


The Open Door


A Portuguese Empire in the East


The Dutch Arrive


The English Challenge


The Wealth of India



Changing Patterns of Trade


The Spice Routes Today


A Spice Routes Time Chart


Glossary


Index