Trade History

From the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Material World, a story that will take you from ancient civilizations, empire and globalisation through to the most influential geopolitical issue of our times. The story of trade is the story of humanity. From the copper in...

Trace the sweeping world history of human civilization, where ancient tools and raw power forged our modern world. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey connects the origins of fire and farming to the complex internet infrastructure we rely on today. Transform your...

The term Mexican Drug War misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair. But this diverts attention from the US role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It's not just that Americans buy drugs from and sell weapons to Mexico's murderous cartels. It's that ever since the US prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer - with increasingly deadly consequences.

Uncover the harrowing history of the Atlantic slave trade through the visceral experiences of capture and resistance. This deeply human narrative moves beyond statistics to center the lived realities of those forced into captivity. Experience a defining era of world history that forged enduring...

Spices drove the early modern world economy, and for Europeans they represented riches on an unprecedented scale. Cloves and nutmeg could reach Europe only via a complex web of trade routes, and for decades Spanish and Portuguese explorers competed to find their elusive source. But when the Portuguese finally reached the spice islands of the Moluccas in 1511, they set in motion a fierce competition for control.

A WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2026 * History Writers Association Non-Fiction Crown Longlist 2026 * PEN Literary Award Finalist 2026 * New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2025 * Time’s 100 Must Read Books of 2025 * The New Yorker 12 Essential Non-Fiction Reads 2025 From the author of New...

Journey through a gripping world history of human resilience and systemic exploitation that reshaped continents forever. Perfect for focused learning during a quiet commute, this thought-provoking narrative restores the vibrant lives of West African societies before European intrusion...

Brought to you by Penguin. **SHORTLISTED FOR 2025 THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION** A startling exploration of slavery in the Islamic world from the 7th century to the present Slavery in the Islamic world has a long, diverse and controversial history. Captives and Companions is a...

Uncover the fascinating microhistory of an everyday mineral that silently engineered the rise and fall of global empires. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this immersive historical journey reveals how a biological craving drove human evolution. Discover the hidden...

Trace the sweeping world history of commerce to see how ancient barters built today's complex global economics. Perfect for an enlightening daily commute, this thought-provoking journey swaps dry equations for the thrill of high-seas expeditions and desert caravans. Satisfy your intellectual...

Shortlisted for The British in India Book Prize 2025 'A spellbinding account of the first forgotten half of the English encounter with India with a fascinating history of the Mughal Empire' JOSEPHINE QUINN, author of How the World Made the West 'Compelling, highly readable' NANDINI DAS, author...

From the bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl. .Bristol in 1787 is booming, from its stinking docks to its elegant new houses. Josiah Cole, a small dockside trader, is prepared to gamble everything to join the big players of the city. But he needs ready cash and a well-connected wife. An...

Trace the global history of open commerce and discover how supply chains shape our modern economic reality. Whether you are commuting to the office or seeking thought-provoking insights into international relations, this engaging narrative transforms complex policies into a high-stakes story of...

In this revelatory memoir, the former CEO of Sonic challenges established thinking, offering counterintuitive career advice essential for every professional at all levels, whether you're just starting out or in the middle of your career. In his bestselling Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell introduced...

Explore the harrowing global history of human commodification and the fierce resistance that defied imperial enslavement. Whether you are seeking an immersive educational commute or a gripping deep dive into our past, this narrative offers a profound journey. Witness the collision of complex...

Explore the transatlantic slave system and the fierce enslaved rebellions that forged our modern capitalist world. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this gripping historical narrative transforms how you understand the foundations of early empires. Journey from coastal trading networks to...

In 2006, hedge fund manager John Paulson realized something few others suspected--that the housing market and the value of subprime mortgages were grossly inflated and headed for a major fall. Paulson's background was in mergers and acquisitions, however, and he knew little about real estate...

Grasp the harrowing history of forced migration that built global empires and forged transatlantic cultural resilience. Perfect for an educational commute, this thought-provoking narrative confronts the traumatic origins of an exploitative system. You will encounter the profound human toll...

The Invisible Industry is the history of how trade shows started in the USA. Beginning with World Fairs, the concept of trade shows evolved worldwide. Trade shows unfolded in the USA in 1900 and evolved to represent a $1.6 trillion industry. Since most trade show are private events, they do not...

Experience the sweeping history of the Silk Road as a fragile desert oasis transforms into a world-shaping global empire. Perfect for an educational commute or armchair travel, this highly immersive narrative transports you into crowded ancient bazaars and across vast Central Asian steppes where...