{"product_id":"the-life-of-trade-liza-gijanto-9781138101159","title":"The Life of Trade: Events and Happenings in the Niumi\u0026#65533;s Atlantic Center","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Life of Trade\u003c\/em\u003e utilizes archaeological and historical sources to address the dynamic nature of the Atlantic trade on the Gambia River. Taking a fresh multi-disciplinary approach, the book highlights the region's atypical position as a commercial crossroads and access point for both interior and Atlantic markets. This engagement with a diversified commodities trade brought about the formation of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious community which was supported by, and reliant on, economic exchange. Gijanto situates the Niumi Kingdom within the emerging capitalist world-system through the analysis of data collected from archaeological excavations at four sites: the central multi-ethnic trading village of Juffure, the associated British merchant company factory there, and the two nearby settlements of San Domingo and Lamin Conco. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Atlantic world, residents were in a continual process of negotiation between their local socio-economic structures and the commodities and ideas introduced by foreign traders. Gijanto sheds light on these interactions, exploring the impact of increased access to wealth by examining a number of excavated objects associated with public display, including European glass trading beads, faunal and botanical remains and locally produced ceramics. Presenting new perspectives on the complex nature of the Atlantic trade in the region \u003cem\u003eThe Life of Trade\u003c\/em\u003e enriches our understanding of this period of great change in West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Liza Gijanto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 113810115X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138101159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/06\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.70d","brand":"Liza Gijanto","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48659233341695,"sku":"9781138101159","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_39898490-0f2c-49e6-98f9-227d46491d5f.jpg?v=1781200544","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-life-of-trade-liza-gijanto-9781138101159","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}