Trade History

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...

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...

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 how a muddy coastal settlement became a sprawling Southeast Asian metropolis of thirty million people. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this immersive urban history charts the turbulent rise of a global powerhouse. You will navigate through centuries of fierce spice trade...

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...

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...

Uncover the epic maritime history of a forgotten Asian empire that transformed the Indian Ocean through naval supremacy. From the fertile riverine plains of the Kaveri delta to the sprawling trade routes of Southeast Asia, experience a sweeping narrative of ambition and conquest. Perfect for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“Mentink is at her peak.” –Korina Moss, Agatha Award-winning author of the Cheese Shop Mysteries series In this witty historical murder mystery set in a San Francisco hotel, an unlikely trio of amateur sleuths must uncover a killer before another guest checks out for good. This first book...

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.

Bloomsbury presents The Silk Roads written and read by Peter Frankopan. Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian, explores the connections...

Track the dramatic economic history of global capitalism, where financial crises and fierce struggles shape modern wealth. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms abstract theory into a high-stakes saga of power, scarcity, and opportunity...

A dissident faction of the Clan, the alternate universe group of families that has traded covertly with our world for a century or more, have carried nuclear devices between the worlds and exploded them in Washington, DC, killing the President of the United States. Now they will exterminate the...

A bold new fantasy, The Merchant Princes is a sweeping series from the hottest new writer in science fiction! Miriam Beckstein is happy in her life. She's a successful reporter for a hi-tech magazine in Boston, making good money doing what she loves. When her researcher brings her iron-clad...

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...