Isbn: 9798280506138 - empires & tariffs: the price of protection across civilizations (7 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A sweeping, eye-opening journey through 2,000 years of trade policy-across empires, revolutions, and modern nations.What if the key to understanding global power wasn't war or politics-but tariffs?From the Roman Empire to modern China, from the Mughal Dynasty to Trump's trade wars, this groundbreaking book reveals how tariffs have silently shaped the rise and fall of civilizations. Often dismissed as dry economics, tariffs have in fact been central to how nations build strength, defend sovereignty, and assert dominance on the world stage.In this unique global history, you'll discover: How ancient and medieval empires used tariffs to maintain power and fund expansionWhy Japan's Meiji-era tariff strategy became a blueprint for industrial successThe truth behind the Smoot-Hawley Tariff and the Great DepressionHow post-WWII Europe rebuilt its economy through tariff reform and integrationThe resurgence of tariff warfare in the 21st century-from the U.S.-China conflict to global protectionismSpanning over 20 richly researched chapters-from the Byzantine Empire to the European Union-this book offers the first accessible, narrative-driven global history of tariffs, connecting economics, politics, and culture in a way that's rarely seen.Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, policymaker, or simply a curious mind, The Role of Tariffs in History will forever change how you understand the forces behind wealth, war, and world order. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…