Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Ship by Ian Kumekawa is a vivid and original exploration of how one ship can illuminate the forces that shape the modern world. Blending history, economics, and storytelling, the book follows a single vessel across oceans and industries to reveal the movement of goods, capital, labor, and power.
For readers interested in globalization, trade, and the hidden systems behind everyday life, this is a fascinating and accessible read. Kumekawa turns a remarkable maritime journey into a larger story about how the global economy works, and why it matters.
