Travel and trade in the Middle Ages
By: Paul B. Newman
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
ISBN-13: 9780786445356
Subjects: Commerce; Pilgrims and pilgrimages; Travelers; Travel; Medieval Travel; History
Description: "This book examines why medieval Europeans traveled--from making pilgrimages to engaging in international trade--and surveys how they traveled, both by land and water. 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"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-231) and index.
Table of contents: title: Reasons for travel; title: Traveling by land; title: Traveling by water; title: Trade; title: Trade goods and their sources.