A collection of articles traces the history of commerce and travel from the years 525 to 1492, covering such topics as architecture, historical events, rulers, ships, tribes, and women.
A hefty reference to the peoples, places, technologies, and intellectual concepts that contributed to the long-distance movement of people, goods, and ideas and political power from 525 to 1492. The 435 articles range in length from about 100 words to over 5,000; they are signed by contributors said to be specialists in particular fields, though only their institutions are cited. Among the sections are architecture, diplomats and envoys, geographical works, historical events, marvels and wonders, Mongols, pilgrimage, rulers, ships, travel by category or nationality, travel writers and works, tribes and peoples, and women. Moderately illustrated in black-and-white. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
