History of Globalization

Britain and Globalization

An important aspect of globalization is colonization or, “creation by the colonial power of an administration in the area that has been colonized to run its internal affairs (Ritzer)”, is a main component to globalization. While colonizing had such negative impacts on a few countries, by colonizing, countries caught up with the rest of the world, or in some cases, surpassed the rest of the world.

Globalization Along the Silk Road

One of the most elaborate trading systems in early civilizations, was conceived around 130 B.C., in the midst of the Hun Dynasty in China.  Around this time, the Hun Dynasty in China, had interest in developing commercial relations. They were particularly interested in relations with urban centers scattered around the now familiar regions of Iran and Russia. The Silk Road was built to connect China, to other kingdoms throughout Asia and into Europe. This led to the trade of exotic products, such as spices, silks, and metals. This also lead to establishing a trading currency for not just the Chinese, but for other empires in distant regions (Chinese Trade).