Contents

Contents : the trade in spices - demand for spices, different spices; sailing east to west - china, korea, where the two monsoons meet, from India to Europe; expanding empires : expanding trade - legacy of
Alexander, romans’ quest for spices, chinese look westwards; the arab monopoly - empire of islam, european middlemen; the travels of Ibn Battuta; A new Route East - portuguese exploration, final breakthrough; the european trade empires - open door, portuguese empire in the east, the dutch arrive, the english challenge, the wealth of India; changing pattern of trade - the spice routes today; a spice routes time chart; glossary; index;