Timothy Brook on Vermeer's Hat and the Dawn of Global Trade

Feb 19, 2008 · 01:01:02

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Timothy Brook explores global trade in the 17th century.
He compares Chinese and Western attitudes toward trade and exploration.
The discussion touches on innovation and knowledge transfer.

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