--- product_id: 161788593 title: "Making Big Money in 1600: The Life and Times of Isma'il Abu Taqiyya, Egyptian Merchant (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms)" brand: "nelly hanna" price: "¥28014" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/161788593-making-big-money-in-1600-the-life-and-times-ismail store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Making Big Money in 1600: The Life and Times of Isma'il Abu Taqiyya, Egyptian Merchant (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms) **Brand:** nelly hanna **Price:** ¥28014 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Making Big Money in 1600: The Life and Times of Isma'il Abu Taqiyya, Egyptian Merchant (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms) by nelly hanna - **How much does it cost?** ¥28014 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/161788593-making-big-money-in-1600-the-life-and-times-ismail) ## Best For - nelly hanna enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nelly hanna brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Making Big Money in 1600: The Life and Times of Isma'il Abu Taqiyya, Egyptian Merchant (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms) ## Images ![Making Big Money in 1600: The Life and Times of Isma'il Abu Taqiyya, Egyptian Merchant (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51wfEPsGEuL.jpg) ![Making Big Money in 1600: The Life and Times of Isma'il Abu Taqiyya, Egyptian Merchant (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51R4DC8pq-L.jpg) ![Making Big Money in 1600: The Life and Times of Isma'il Abu Taqiyya, Egyptian Merchant (Middle East Studies Beyond Dominant Paradigms) - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31BiAU5xTEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Completely non-European paradigms of financing, transportation, societal norms, and creating wealth. *by J***Y on 5 March 2015* I totally disagree with the first reviewer. This is a fine book, on a time and place that few people know much about, which makes it important. Obviously well researched, it is also well written. No, of course it's not a novel! Whoever said it was? It's a study in Islamic capitalism at about the time of Shakespeare, when Europe had gotten started on capitalism, but had not yet attained its breakthrough to industrial production and marketing. We know much more about European mercantilism than we do about that of the Middle East. This pioneering book helps fill the gap, and does so by focusing on a single individual merchant, operating under completely non-European paradigms of financing, transportation, societal norms, and creating wealth.The book could in some ways be read as a novel, since it is about one person in a strange society, and in my view this simply shows what a good book it is. When you can even imagine a historical work as a story, then the author has done a good job. If you want a vision of what a non-European model of trade might be, this book will help you attain that. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not entirely engaging, but informative *by N***A on 8 December 2001* This book describes the life of a merchant (Abu Taqiyya) and some details about his family. You see how he traded, where he traveled, how he negotiated, etc. Also, you see how his family was affected by Abu's merchant lifestyle. It's informative cultural history. But, it's a little slow.The details sometimes get a little too detailed. It's not a sweeping novel, by any means. This was written by a scholar, so expect to see more detail and analyzation than you would in say, a historical fiction novel.The book does its job -- teaching you about merchant culture in 17th century middle east. It's just not a "fun" book compared to most. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/161788593-making-big-money-in-1600-the-life-and-times-ismail](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/161788593-making-big-money-in-1600-the-life-and-times-ismail) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*