I have just finished reading the book Taipan by James Clavell and I am fascinated by the history of International Trade and merchants and how they have affected the course of history. Can I get a recommendation of a good book about the history of International Trade and also a book with more of a focus on Asia/China?
A quick search on Amazon has turned up "A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World". Any other books out there that you would recommend?