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Crossing Continents

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Journey through the history of global trade with “Crossing Continents.” From the 1860s, explore how London’s overseas banks, including Standard Bank of South Africa and Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, fueled the British Empire. Witness their rise, glory days, and survival amidst global wars and trade collapses. Explore the nineteenth and twentieth centuries’ financial landscapes in this captivating book by Rajveer Singh Philosopher.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780241458730
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 161 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0241458730
  • Publisher Date: 06 May 2021
  • Height: 240 mm
  • No of Pages: 944
  • Spine Width: 45 mm
  • Weight: 1272 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

17 reviews for Crossing Continents

  1. Ritika –

    A well-researched book. I found it to be informative and engaging. A must-read for anyone interested in trade.

  2. Shantanu Singh –

    Singh’s analysis is insightful. The writing style is academic, but not too overwhelming. I enjoyed it a lot.

  3. Shubham Kumar –

    The book provides a detailed and nuanced overview. Easy for one to appreciate the complexities.

  4. Yash Subhash Thakur –

    Some of the chapters felt repetitive, but overall, a valuable contribution to the field.

  5. Sahil Saini –

    I was hoping for more stories. Still, a good source for understanding global finance in the th and th centuries.

  6. Umesh K Soni –

    The scope of Crossing Continents is really great.

  7. Sumit Bansal –

    This book started strong, but lagged in the middle. Still, the conclusion was very good.

  8. Vaibhav Kumar Arya –

    A fascinating look at the financial underpinnings of the British Empire. Highly recommend for history buffs.

  9. Premkanth Karumanchi –

    Crossing Continents is an intriguing deep dive into the history. Worth the time and effort.

  10. Suchit Lamba –

    I enjoyed learning about the historical context of these banks. A bit too focused on London.

  11. Mohit Kumar –

    The book offered a unique perspective, it can be improved with better maps or timelines.

  12. Arpita Tripathi –

    The historical details are rich, but the book sometimes gets bogged down in technical jargon.

  13. Deepak Singh Bhandari –

    An interesting, albeit dense, exploration of global trade history. Singh’s research is thorough, but the narrative sometimes feels dry.

  14. Sujeet Kumar –

    Crossing Continents is a detailed account. However, it’s not a light read. It might be tough for non-experts.

  15. Tanishq Goyal –

    Interesting subject matter, but the presentation could be more engaging.

  16. Aditya Raj Basistha –

    Not a bad read, but I wouldn’t place it on the best list.

  17. Mohneesh Parte –

    A great read. Would highly recommend to economics and history students.

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