twelve of the great routes of human history Gordon, Stewart 1945- creator author. text bibliography Print books. ii 2018 2018 First edition. monographic eng

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265 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 23 cm Throughout human history, routes concentrated, funnelled, and mixed human experience. On them moved books, scrolls, and art, in addition to armies, ambassadorial entourages, slaves, brides, and pilgrims. The interaction of people on routes generated surprising innovations in ideas, religions, art, technology, and cuisine. Common themes appear repeatedly, such as slavery, piracy, government taxation and control, medicinal plants, military expeditions, the interaction of competing religions, processing of goods along the way, and networks of credit, trust, and information that often spanned continents. 0. Stewart Gordon. Includes bibliographical references and index. Also available as an e-book. Transportation geography History Trade routes History Ocean travel History Travelers History Pilgrims and pilgrimages History Voyages and travels Overland Trails History Silk Road History Camino de Santiago de Compostela History Qhapaq Ñan History HE323 .G67 2018 9780199476459 2017354284 Library of Congress -- New Delhi Overseas Office YDX 180110 20190609094552.0 20546263 eng