Transnationalism in ancient and medieval societies
Subtitle: the role of cross-border trade and travel
By: Michael C. Howard
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786468034
Subjects: Commerce; History; Economic aspects; International trade; Transnationalism
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Basic features of transnationalism in the ancient and medieval world; title: Ancient empires; title: Medieval empires; title: Polities along the major trade routes; title: Long-distance trade goods; title: Long-distance traders; title: Merchant communities; title: Cities; title: Soldiers; title: Monks and scholars.