Images (p. 519)

Image by Simeon Netchev

Hellenistic Successor Kingdoms c. 301 BCE

A map illustrating the Hellenistic World and the successor kingdoms of the Diadochi (Alexander the Great's successors) c. 301 BCE.

Image by Mohawk Games

Ancient Harbour Market

Artist's impression of a harbour market in the ancient Mediterranean or the Persian Gulf. Harbours were centers of trade and commerce throughout the ages.

Image by Legion IX Hispana Punta Umbría

Recreated Standard of IX Hispana

Standard of Legion IX Hispana Punta Umbría, a Roman army reeanctor group.

Image by Kanō Naizen

The Portuguese in Japan

A Japanese painted screen by Kanō Naizen showing a Portuguese carrack ship and traders. The Portuguese controlled the trading port of Nagasaki from c. 1571 to 1639. (Kobe City Museum, Japan)

Image by Unknown Artist

Portuguese Traders by Japanese Painters

A detail of a painted screen showing the Japanese view of Portuguese traders. The Portuguese controlled the trading port of Nagasaki from c. 1571 to 1639.

Image by Kanō Naizen

Portuguese Ship at Nagasaki

A detail from a Japanese painted screen showing a Portuguese carrack at the port of Nagasaki, a Portuguese trading post from c. 1571 to 1639. Screen painted by Kanō Naizen. (Kobe City Museum, Japan)

Image by VoidWanderer

Sychtian Gold Helmet

Ceremonial helmet of a Scythian ruler. 4th century BCE. Found in 1988 near Zrubne village, Donetsk oblast, Ukraine. Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine, Kyiv.