Introduction 1. Modern International Business Theory and the Ancient World 2. From Temple to Palace: Trade and Enterprise in the Early Bronze Age, 3500-2000BCE 3. The Golden Age of The Temple Economy: Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley: From Early Bronze IV: 2250- 2000BCE 4. The Assyrians and Babylonians Preview the Multinational: The Middle Bronze Age: 2000-1500BCE 5. Maritime Capitalism: Intercontinental Trade and Investment under the Phoenicians: 1500-500BCE 6. Greece: Free-Market Revolution in the Aegean: 825-480BCE 7. Publicans and Patriarchs: The Rise of Roman Family Enterprise: 146BCE-AD14 8. Conclusion
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'The Origins of Globalization is a time-travel romp through ancient times. It is a great adventure - and profoundly instructive of the way the world works.' Neil Reynolds, The Globe and Mail 'This book shows that business globalisation is as old as the Pyramids. Modern readers can gain a much broader perspective on how to deal with today's opportunities and challenges' George Yip, Beckwith Professor of Management Studies, Cambridge University 'A must read for anyone interested in the evolution and future of multinationals' Vijay Govindarajan, Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business, The Amos Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
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