About the Speaker

David Robinson, Robert H.N. Ho Professor in Asian Studies and Professor of History, Colgate University.

Slides for Classroom Use

China’s Place in Global History 1350-1550 – Presentation PDF [19 MB]

Teaching Guide

Outline & Key Points for Teachers

Background Reading and Classroom Material

What is Modern? China and Europe: 1500-2000 [AFE]
See in particular, Animated Map of the Silver Trade.

Asia by Era Resources – China: 1000-1450 [AFE]

Asia by Era Resources – China: 1450-1750 [AFE]

Manila Galleon Trade [Metropolitan Museum of Art]

The Manila Galleon Trade between China and Spain [Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs]

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This recording was made possible in part by an award from
the James P. Geiss and Margaret Y. Hsu Foundation.