EXPANDING HORIZONS
The Globalization of Medieval Europe, 450 - 1500
Genre:
History
Author:
Alfred J. Andrea
Publisher:
Hackett
Language:
English
AUTHOR BIO:
Alfred J. Andrea is Emeritus Professor of History, The University of Vermont, and the author of numerous books, including The Medieval Record: Sources of Medieval History (Second Revised Edition, 2020) and Sanctified Violence: Holy War in World History (with Andrew Holt, 2021), both available from Hackett Publishing.
Pages:
188
Publication:
2024
Rights available:
All except. sold
DESCRIPTION:
This work, a groundbreaking exploration of premodern global history, guides readers through the medieval expansion of "first Europe" from the fifth to fifteenth centuries. Spanning diverse regions—from Ireland to Ethiopia, the Mongol Empire, and the New World—Expanding Horizons dispels the myth of a historically isolated Europe, revealing its deep connections with the wider world long before the modern era. With maps, primary sources, and reading suggestions, this book is ideal for courses on global travel, exploration, and early colonialism. By blending rich narrative with rigorous inquiry, it underscores Europe’s active role in world history, challenging misconceptions and inspiring a deeper appreciation for historical study.
REVIEWS:
"A trailblazer in the field of premodern global history, Andrea here guides readers through the medieval expansion of the 'first Europe' from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries. Ranging from Ireland to Ethiopia, from the Mongol Empire to the so-called New World, Expanding Horizons demolishes any lingering sense that European societies remained isolated from the wider world before the modern age. Complete with maps, excerpts from primary source documents, and suggestions for further reading, this book will be an ideal resource for anyone planning to build a course around themes of global travel, exploration, and colonialism." —Brett E. Whalen, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "Andrea takes the reader on a journey over 1,000 years and around the world. By weaving a m...
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