World Trade: A Historical Encyclopedia of Economics, Politics, Society, and Culture will consist of several thematic essays on key subjects that explore trends and concepts such as the impact of religion and war on trade. These essays will be 5,000 words in length and will be followed by shorter entries on specific subjects ranging from 300 to 2,500 words in length. Topics include the fall of the Roman Empire, Alexander the Great, the Crusades, the Mongol Invasions, the Plague, the Columbian Exchange, the British Empire, important trade routes, commercial associations, colonial triangular trade, the European Community, the North American Free Trade Agreement, specific commodities, the development of various technologies, as well as key individuals, companies, and institutions.

If you are interested in participating in this project please contact the editor for complete information, an entry list, and a style sheet. Authors of the longer essays will receive compensation. Deadline for the submissions is March 1, 2003.