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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Toronto Press
ISBN-139781487588021
eBay Product ID (ePID)5046676092
Product Key Features
Book TitleMedieval Travel and Travelers: a Reader
Book SeriesReadings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorJohn Romano
GenreBiographies & True Stories, Ancient Literature
TopicGeography & Geosciences, Travel Writing
Number of Pages384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Width152 mm
Additional Product Features
EditorJohn Romano
Country/Region of ManufactureCanada