The global lives of things: the material culture of connections in the early modern world

"The Global Lives of Things considers the ways in which 'things,' ranging from commodities, to works of art and precious materials, participated in the shaping of 'globalisation' in the early modern period. This volume traces the movements of objects through human networks o...

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Other Authors: Gerritsen, Anne 1967- (Editor), Riello, Giorgio 1974- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York Routledge Taylor & Francis Group 2016
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"The Global Lives of Things considers the ways in which 'things,' ranging from commodities, to works of art and precious materials, participated in the shaping of 'globalisation' in the early modern period. This volume traces the movements of objects through human networks of commerce, colonialism and curiosity. It argues that material objects mediated between the forces of global economic exchange and the constantly changing identities of individuals, as they were drawn into global circuits"...Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:xvi, 265 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9781138776661
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