Medieval Emigrant Patterns

Medieval Emigrant Patterns examines the significant population movements that occurred between 500 and 1500 AD, offering a comprehensive look at medieval migration. The book explores why entire communities uprooted themselves, focusing on "push and pull factors" such as climate change, political instability, and religious persecution. For instance, prolonged droughts often forced populations to seek more resource-rich areas. These mass movements significantly influenced cultural exchange and shaped the demographic landscape of Europe, North Africa, and the Near East.

The book progresses by first defining medieval migration and then diving into specific case studies driven by environmental pressures, warfare, and religious factors. It analyzes the consequences of these migrations, considering their impact on both the regions people left and the ones they settled in. Drawing from chronicles, legal documents, and archaeological findings, the book emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, providing a unique synthesis of existing research. It highlights the interconnected nature of these migrations and their lasting legacy on world history.

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Übersetzer: AI

Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 21. Februar 2025