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ReOrient Paper Andre Gunder Frank’s Book ReOrient is a study of the development of world trade and economic conditions across the continents from 1400 through 1800. ReOrient offers a unique historical look at economic development, one that is not generally presented in the mainstream educational system. Frank attempts to present his argument from a broad perspective that shows the interdependence of the continents and the influence each had on the economic development of the others. Frank’s holistic look at economic history and interpretation of historical facts allows him to develop a unique and plausible version of world economic development; however, his failure to consider factors within individual countries, questionable use of factual evidence, lack of consideration to different points of view and various other inconsistencies in his book debase his argument significantly. Frank begins ReOrient by addressing the “Eurocentric” economic views that are popular in modern historical texts. The quote “Europe invented historians and then made good use of them to promote their own interests at home and elsewhere in the world” shows us Frank’s view of history even though he disputes the point. The book goes