Travel and trade in the Middle Ages / Paul B. Newman.
Newman, Paul B., 1961-
2011
GT5240 .N48 2011 (Mapit)
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Title Travel and trade in the Middle Ages / Paul B. Newman.
Author Newman, Paul B., 1961-
ISBN 9780786445356 paperback alkaline paper
0786445351 paperback alkaline paper
Publication Details Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2011.
Language English
Description vii, 241 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Call Number GT5240 .N48 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification 910.9/02
Summary "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.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-231) and index.
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Reasons for travel
Traveling by land
Traveling by water
Trade
Trade goods and their sources.

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