Transnationalism in ancient and medieval societies : the role of cross-border trade and travel
"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
History
1 online resource (vii, 305 pages)
9780786490332, 0786490330
779849477
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
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