For 250 years between the 16th and early 19th century, the Manila galleon trade carried Chinese silk and American silver between Acapulco, Mexico and Manila, Philippines. This trade, governed by the Spanish monarchy, completed an intercontinental trade route between Asia, Europe, and America. The galleon trade preceded globalization and the integration of international trade today.

The author views the Manila galleon trade as a cultural and historic trend that led to the convergence of Europe, the Americas, and Asia. This book sheds light on the interplay of history, economics, and culture through the intercontinental galleon trade.

The grand silk road across the Pacific Ocean was a pioneering trend that led to the integration of international trade. It was history in the making. This book unravels the past of Manila, the center of international trade, and discusses the oceanic silk road that connected the world. The value of this book is its comprehensive perspective of the galleon trade. By revisiting the history of the commercial exchange of various commodities and cultures, The Manila Galleon Trade offers an opportunity to engage with a tumultuous time in international trade history.