Global Medieval Contexts 500 - 1500: Connections and Comparisons

This textbook explores vital networks and relationships among geographies and cultures that shaped medieval societies.Designed for students new to the subject, this second edition has been fully updated to include expanded coverage of Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Korea, and Jewish culture. The expert author team advances a global view of the period, introducing the reader to histories and narratives beyond a European context.A new chapter called “Perspectives” has been added which defines theoretical approaches to the material and considers changes in how we interpret history. 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, sustainable environments, race and intercultural religious spaces. The authors’ com