From Silk to Silicon From Silk to Silicon Jeffrey E. Garten

From Silk to Silicon

How Ten Remarkable Individuals Shaped Our Interconnected World

by Jeffrey E. Garten

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About This Book

Architects of the Global Economy (2016) chronicles the lives of influential figures who transformed international commerce, from tech pioneer Andrew Grove to Mongol emperor Genghis Khan. This historical exploration spans multiple centuries, introducing the transformative leaders who built modern economic systems through methods ranging from open market policies to authoritarian control.

Who Should Read This?

  • History enthusiasts seeking economic perspectives
  • Economics and political science students
  • Readers interested in transformative leadership stories
  • Anyone curious about the origins of modern global trade

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