There and Back Again. The History of Spanish and Japanese Trade in the Early Modern Period

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Focusing on the trade dynamics between the Spanish and Portuguese and Japan, this seminar paper explores the significant role of Japanese silver and other commodities in trans-Pacific commerce. It highlights the complexities of this trading network while acknowledging the importance of other factors that influenced its inception and conclusion. The analysis provides a nuanced understanding of the economic interactions and cultural exchanges that shaped modern history in this context.