About the book
It is widely believed that people living in the Middle Ages seldom traveled. But, as Medieval Travel and Travelers reveals, many medieval people – and not only Marco Polo – were on the move for a variety of different reasons.
Assuming no previous knowledge of medieval civilizations, this volume allows readers to experience the excitement of men and women who ventured into new lands. By addressing cross-cultural interaction, religion, and travel literature, the collection sheds light on how travel shaped the way we perceive the world, while also connecting history to the contemporary era of globalization. Including a mix of complete sources, excerpts, and images, Medieval Travel and Travelers provides readers with opportunities for further reflection on what medieval people expected to find in foreign locales, while sparking curiosity about undiscovered spaces and cultures.
Editions of Medieval Travel and Travelers
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781487588038
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781487588021
- EBook
- ISBN 9781487588045
- PDF
- ISBN 9781487588052
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It is widely believed that people living in the Middle Ages seldom traveled. But, as Medieval Travel and Travelers reveals, many medieval people – and not only Marco Polo – were on the move for a variety of different reasons.
Assuming no previous knowledge of medieval civilizations, this volume allows readers to experience the excitement of men and women who ventured into new lands. By addressing cross-cultural interaction, religion, and travel literature, the collection sheds light on how travel shaped the way we perceive the world, while also connecting history to the contemporary era of globalization. Including a mix of complete sources, excerpts, and images, Medieval Travel and Travelers provides readers with opportunities for further reflection on what medieval people expected to find in foreign locales, while sparking curiosity about undiscovered spaces and cultures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medieval Travel and Travelers about?
It is widely believed that people living in the Middle Ages seldom traveled. But, as Medieval Travel and Travelers reveals, many medieval people – and not only Marco Polo – were on the move for a variety of different reasons.
Assuming no previous knowledge of medieval civilizations, this volume allows readers to experience the excitement of men and women who ventured into new lands. By addressing cross-cultural interaction, religion, and travel literature, the collection sheds light on how travel shaped the way we perceive the world, while also connecting history to the contemporary era of globalization. Including a mix of complete sources, excerpts, and images, Medieval Travel and Travelers provides readers with opportunities for further reflection on what medieval people expected to find in foreign locales, while sparking curiosity about undiscovered spaces and cultures.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Medieval Travel and Travelers?
History and Archaeology > History > European history > European history: medieval period, middle ages
Where can I read a sample of Medieval Travel and Travelers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781487588038
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Medieval Travel and Travelers?
John Romano
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Medieval Travel and Travelers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781487588038) and paperback(ISBN 9781487588021) and ebook(ISBN 9781487588045) and pdf(ISBN 9781487588052)
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