"Arabian Trade" unveils the Arabian Peninsula's pivotal role as a conduit for goods, ideas, and cultural exchange in the ancient world. Often overlooked, this region served as a vital bridge connecting East and West, facilitating the movement of commodities like frankincense, myrrh, spices, textiles, and precious metals.
The book highlights how Arabian trade routes weren't just pathways for material goods but also vectors for the spread of religions, scientific knowledge, and artistic styles. The book argues that Arabian trade played a fundamental role in shaping the societies it connected.
This comprehensive examination begins by introducing the geographical and historical context, then analyzes traded commodities and their economic impact. Finally, it explores cultural exchanges, including the spread of religions and transmission of knowledge.
"Arabian Trade" offers a fact-based, accessible account for anyone interested in the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations and the dynamics that shaped global history.
