Global Medieval Contexts 500–1500: Connections and Comparisons provides a unique wide-lens introduction to world history during this period. Designed for students new to the subject, this textbook explores vital networks and relationships among geographies and cultures that shaped medieval societies.

The expert author team aims to advance a global view of the period and introduce the reader to histories and narratives beyond an exclusively European context.

Key Features:

• Divided into chronological sections, chapters are organized by four key themes: Religion, Economics, Politics, and Society.
  
  This framework enables students to connect wider ideas and debates across 500 to 1500.

• Individual chapters address current theoretical discussions, including issues around gender, migration, and sustainable environments.

• The authors’ combined teaching experience and subject specialties ensure an engaging and accessible overview for students of history, literature, and those undertaking general studies courses.

• Theory boxes and end-of-chapter questions provide a basis for group discussion and research.
  
  Full-color maps and images illustrate chapter content and support understanding.

As a result, this text is essential reading for all those interested in learning more about the histories and cultures of the period, as well as their relevance to our own contemporary experiences and perspectives.

This textbook is supported by a companion website providing core resources for students and lecturers.

Format Häftad Omfång 548 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Taylor & Francis Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2021-07-01 ISBN 9781138103399