ISBN:
0786468033
,
9780786468034
Language:
English
Pages:
VII, 305 S.
,
26 cm
DDC:
382
Keywords:
Handelsgeschichte
;
Mittelalter
;
Welt
;
Commerce History To 500
;
Commerce History Medieval, 500-1500
;
International trade History To 1500
;
Transnationalism Economic aspects
;
Fernhandel
;
Welthandel
;
Geschichte Anfänge-1500
Abstract:
This study of early transnational relations explores the routine interaction of people across the boundaries of empires, tribal confederacies, kingdoms, and city-states. It examines obstacles voyagers faced, relatively poor geographical knowledge, and dangers of a fragmented and shifting political landscape, and reveals the important political, economic, and cultural role cross-border trade and travel played in ancient society. - Provided by publisher
Abstract:
"This study of early transnational relations explores the routine interaction of people across the boundaries of empires, tribal confederacies, kingdoms, and city-states. It examines obstacles voyagers faced, relatively poor geographical knowledge, and dangers of a fragmented and shifting political landscape, and reveals the important political, economic, and cultural role cross-border trade and travel played in ancient society"--Provided by publisher
Description / Table of Contents:
Basic features of transnationalism in the ancient and medieval world -- Ancient empires -- Medieval empires -- Polities along the major trade routes -- Long-distance trade goods -- Long-distance traders -- Merchant communities -- Cities -- Soldiers -- Monks and scholars.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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