Travel and Trade in the Middle Agesby Newman, Paul B.Format: PaperbackPublisher: MCFARLAND & CO INC Date of publication: 2011-04-01 Shipped From: United States (Expected Delivery Times) Price: €36.80 Free Delivery Worldwide Click here to see reviews for this item Description: Transportation and trade in the Middle Ages were more developed and varied than is commonly thought. This book examines why medieval Europeans traveled--from making pilgrimages to engaging in international trade--and surveys in detail how they traveled, both by land and water. Travel and trade were inextricably linked to transportation, and over time an infrastructure of roads, bridges, and accommodations grew across Europe, enabling people and goods to move around the continent and beyond. Also explored are the hardships faced by medieval travelers, including storms at sea, avalanches in the Alps, the presence of pirates and robbers, and the fundamental problems of finding a meal and shelter.In-Stock: 2 Weight: 497g Subject Keywords: Humanities,History,Archaeology ISBN: 9780786445356 Genre: History & Archaeology (Historical) |
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