"Follow the trade route to the Middle Ages and witness the expansion of trade and commerce, made possible by the advancements in shipbuilding. Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages explores the effects of this expansion, including the growth of towns, the formation of guilds, the increasing demand for luxury items, and the famous travels to China of a merchant named Marco Polo"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes index.
Contents
Before we start -- Where in the world? -- Who we'll meet -- A little bit of history -- Get a job! -- Urban jungles -- A merchant's life -- Fair trade -- Food and dress -- The lab of luxury -- The Silk Roads -- The trade routes -- Changing the world -- Glossary and timeline -- On the web and books.
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Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.