Global Trade in the Early Medieval World
The Movement of Wealth, Spice and Medicine, 700–1100
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Global Trade in the Early Medieval World
The Movement of Wealth, Spice and Medicine, 700–1100
About this book
Exploring the movement of peoples, perfumes, and spices across vast distances in this period of medieval history across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, this book examines the role of Arab merchants in trade between and among the Caliphal and Carolingian elites.
The study of the trade in perfumes and spices highlights the relationship between the South Asian subcontinent and the Caliphate. It is shown that the societies involved in this intercontinental maritime trade intermingled through the demand for goods and products which allowed for the transmission of ideas and learning. Crucially, the Eurasian end of these trading routes were tapping into pre- existing networks of trade as there is evidence that there were links of trade between East Asia and the near and Middle East as early as the seventh century B.H./ first century A.D. Thus, the book challenges the Eurocentric worldview which fails to take into account that the Europeans in the late medieval period came into a pre- existing trading network.
This book will be of interest to readers in economic history as well as the history of trade, globalisation, South Asia, the Middle East, and the Medieval world.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- A note on geographical names
- Introduction
- 1 The historiography: What do we already know?
- 2 The forgotten accounts of China’s long history in the Islamic world
- 3 Early Medieval Indian Ocean trade from 80 to 494 a.h./700 to 1100 a.d.
- 4 Trade with Caliphs, theologians, and philosophers
- 5 Christendom and the Caliphate
- Conclusion
- Bibliography