The Sea in the Middle

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The Mediterranean World, 650–1650

By Brian A. Catlos and Thomas E Burman and Mark D. Meyerson

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The Sea in the Middle explores the rich and complex history of the Mediterranean from antiquity to the early modern period. The authors delve into the dynamic cultural exchanges, conflicts, and interactions between different civilizations surrounding this pivotal body of water. It presents a narrative that highlights the Mediterranean's role as a bridge between worlds, shaping the development of European, African, and Asian societies.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the rich and complex history of the Mediterranean, exploring the fascinating interactions and exchanges across cultures during the medieval period. It offers a comprehensive look at the diverse influences and legacies that shaped a pivotal region in world history.

The Sea in the Middle

Description

The Sea in the Middle presents an original and revisionist narrative of the development of the medieval west from late antiquity to the dawn of modernity. This textbook is uniquely centred on the Mediterranean and emphasises the role played by peoples and cultures of Africa, Asia, and Europe in an age when Christians, Muslims, and Jews of various denominations engaged with each other in both conflict and collaboration.

Key features:

Fifteen-chapter structure to aid classroom use
Sections in each chapter that feature key artefacts relevant to chapter themes
Dynamic visuals, including 190 photos and 20 maps

The Sea in the Middle and its sourcebook companion, Texts from the Middle, pair together to provide a framework and materials that guide students through this complex but essential history—one that will appeal to the diverse student bodies of today.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520296527

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 91 color, 94 b-w illustrations; 28 maps

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1406g

Pages: 496

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Brian A. Catlos European History Global History History & Military Mark D. Meyerson Non-Fiction Thomas E Burman

About the Author

Thomas E. Burman is Professor of History at University of Notre Dame. He is a scholar of Christian-Muslim-Jewish intellectual and cultural history in the medieval Mediterranean. His book Reading the Qur’an in Latin Christendom was awarded the Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History.

Brian A. Catlos is Professor of Religious Studies at University of Colorado Boulder. He works on Christian-Muslim-Jewish relations in the premodern Mediterranean. His most recent book, Kingdoms of Faith: A New History of Islamic Spain, is available in eight languages and as an audiobook.

Mark D. Meyerson is Professor in the Department of History and Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. He works on Christian-Muslim-Jewish relations in the premodern Mediterranean and on the history of violence. His book A Jewish Renaissance in Fifteenth-Century Spain was runner-up for the National Jewish Book Award, USA.