Transnationalism in ancient and medieval societies : the role of cross-border trade and travel
Michael C. Howard
Bok · Engelsk · 2012
| Omfang | vii, 305 sider
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| Opplysninger | 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.. - "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"--Forlaget
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| ISBN | 0786468033. - 9780786468034
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