The beginning of globalisation

The China ship

This is one of those projects that demands considerable effort, both in research and execution. I found the subject of the Manila galleon and its voyages across the Pacific, trading with Asia, particularly China, incredibly fascinating.

Print version published in February 2018.

Globalisation is thought to have its beginnings in the 16th century when the Spanish silver dollar went transcontinental. Its acceptance as common currency arose when Spanish navigators in the Philippines established a circular shipping route, known as the tornaviaje, between Asia and the Americas. More than 250 years of uninterrupted trade ensued between Asia and the rest of the world. And the ships playing this route were known as China Ships.

Online version chapters published in May 2018.

This project has two versions: a spread-page print version and a four-chapter online version.

This project has two versions: a print version and a four-chapter online version.