Transnationalism in Ancient and Medieval Societies
The Role of Cross-Border Trade and Travel
While scholars have long documented the migration of people in ancient and medieval times, they have paid less attention to those who traveled across borders with some regularity. This study of early transnational relations explores the routine interaction of people across the boundaries of empires, tribal confederacies, kingdoms, and city-states, paying particular attention to the role of long-distance trade along the Silk Road and maritime trade routes. It examines the obstacles voyagers faced, including limited travel and communication capabilities, relatively poor geographical knowledge, and the dangers of a fragmented and shifting politi…
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- ISBN: 978-0-7864-6803-4
- EAN: 9780786468034
- Produktnummer: 12133468
- Verlag: McFarland and Company, Inc.
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
- Seitenangabe: 314 S.
- Masse: H25.4 cm x B17.8 cm x D1.6 cm 594 g
- Abbildungen: Paperback
- Gewicht: 594
Über den Autor
Michael C. Howard is a professor of International Studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. He is editor of the series Studies in the Material Cultures of Southeast Asia and author or editor of more than 30 books.
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