The Great Windships

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The narrative explores the pivotal role of great merchant sailing ships in the history of globalization, highlighting how they connected the East and West. These vessels facilitated the exchange of a vast array of goods, including precious metals, spices, and food items, while also serving as conduits for ideas, beliefs, and even diseases. This transformation turned the world's oceans into bustling marine highways, significantly impacting trade and cultural interactions across continents.