India-west Asia Trade in Ancient Times
Subtitle: 6th Century Bc to 3rd Century Ad
Publisher: New Century Publications
Published: September 12, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9788177081251
Subjects: Ancient - General; Economic History; Business & Economics; Commerce; History; India; Middle East; Business/Economics
Description: "The book covers the period from 6th Century B.C. to 3rd Century A.D. The trade of India and West Asia during this period varied from one region to another. Specifically, the work seeks to explain (a) how the forces of exchange of commerce became an important part of the study of Indian trade history, (b) the impact of political relations on trade, in addition to exchange of goods, (c) the elaborate arrangement of Mauryas to get control over trade and exchange of cultural ingredients and (d) exchange of goods, market places, system of transport and communication etc. in commercial relations during the period understudy."--BOOK JACKET.