{"product_id":"travel-in-the-middle-ages-jean-verdon-9780268042233","title":"Travel in the Middle Ages","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTravel in the Middle Ages\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with the stories and adventures of those who hazarded hostile landscapes, elements, and people--out of want or necessity--to get from place to place. While most journeys involved very short distances (home to market or village to village), longer trips were not uncommon in the Middle Ages. Clergy were frequently called upon to act as ambassadors, messengers, and overseers to the various monasteries and churches within their jurisdiction. Merchants, agents of the king, and pilgrims were also frequently required to travel. While sharing the fascinating stories of these ordinary wayfarers, Verdon also relates colorful tales of the journeys of notable historical figures such as Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I of \u003cem\u003eTravel in the Middle Ages\u003c\/em\u003e addresses the means by which people traveled. This section contains vivid descriptions of modes of conveyance, road systems, sea lanes, tolls, taxes, and even pirates. Knowing the risks involved, why did people brave the uncertainty of travel? Part II of the book addresses this question by identifying five main motivational categories of medieval travel. Part III deals with travel myths, monsters, and fictitious journeys of medieval fantasy writers. Verdon concludes with a pithy critique of travel in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppearing for the first time in an English translation, \u003cem\u003eTravel in the Middle Ages\u003c\/em\u003e will delight anyone with an interest in medieval culture or travel books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Verdon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0268042233\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780268042233\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Notre Dame Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.26h x 5.84w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2004 pg. 984\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniv PR Books for Public Libry\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2004 pg. 83 - Outstanding","brand":"Jean Verdon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946378068223,"sku":"9780268042233","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_21628a0a-d8eb-4b63-aa24-b5b1c66b8cc5.jpg?v=1681512806","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/travel-in-the-middle-ages-jean-verdon-9780268042233","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}