Global medieval contexts 500-1500 : connections and comparisons / Kimberly Klimek, Pamela L. Troyer, with Sarah Davis-Secord, Bryan C. Keene.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Growth of Monotheisms -- Caravan and Dhow -- The sword and the pen -- Sustainability and climate change -- Pathways to Paradise -- For sale -- Soldiers and civil servants -- Class rites -- Devotion -- Golden opportunities -- World connected -- Everyone believes it is the end of the world.

"Global Medieval Contexts 500-1500: Connections and Comparisons provides a unique wide-lens introduction to world history during this period. Designed for students new to the subject, this textbook explores the vital networks and relationships among geographies and cultures that shaped Medieval societies. The expert author team aims to advance a global view of the period and introduce the reader to histories and narratives beyond an exclusively European context. Adopting an accessible and engaging approach, this text is essential reading for all those interested in learning more around the histories and cultures of the time and their relevance to contemporary perspectives"-- Provided by publisher.