The Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World—and Globalization Began
The Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World—and Globalization Began
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
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BetaThe Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World—and Globalization Began
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020308
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 11th century
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Science & Nature•
World History2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World—and Globalization Began, Valerie Hansen explores early interconnectedness as explorers expanded global networks around the year 1000. The book highlights how these interactions influenced trade, culture, and ideas long before modern globalization, offering a detailed examination of how people shaped and were shaped by expanding world connections.
Informative
Adventurous
Inspirational
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Valerie Hansen's The Year 1000 is praised for its engaging narrative and thorough research, illustrating the early stages of globalization. Reviews commend the book's vivid storytelling and insightful connections between distant cultures. Some critics note occasional heavy detail that may slow the pace. Overall, it offers a rich perspective on interconnected histories.
Who Should Read The Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World—and Globalization Began?
Readers intrigued by early global connections and intercultural exchanges will enjoy The Year 1000: When Explorers Connected the World—and Globalization Began by Valerie Hansen. Fans of Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel or Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens will appreciate Hansen's exploration of pre-modern global trade.
2,196 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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308
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 11th century
•
Science & Nature•
World History2020
Adult
18+ years
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