«Into this pedagogical new frontier comes a well-curated and original volume of primary sources, Medieval Travel and Travelers. The book is in University of Toronto Press’s very readable, useful, and economical series of translations and collations of sources suitable for classroom use and the general reader, Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures." - Courtney Luckhardt, University of Southern Mississippi (Speculum)»
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.
Les merIt 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.
John F. Romano is associate professor and chair of the Department of History at Benedictine College.
«Into this pedagogical new frontier comes a well-curated and original volume of primary sources, Medieval Travel and Travelers. The book is in University of Toronto Press’s very readable, useful, and economical series of translations and collations of sources suitable for classroom use and the general reader, Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures." - Courtney Luckhardt, University of Southern Mississippi (Speculum)»