Exploration in the World of the Middle Ages, 500-1500, Revised Edition (Discovery & Exploration)

The Middle Ages, though marked by plague in Europe, was a time of increased investigation of the world. People from civilizations around the globe, sought to understand the world at large and discover its secrets. This title offers an account of travels, expeditions, discoveries, and cross-cultural contacts in the span of 1,000 years in the world. The Middle Ages was a period of increased investigation of the world. With the rise of three new religions-- Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam-- and improved technology, pilgrims, missionaries, and traders began traveling beyond their own regions and into the unknown Pamela White ; John S. Bowman And Maurice Isserman, General Editors. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 123-126) And Index.