Ports in the Medieval European Atlantic: Shipping, Transport and Labour

This book provides new insights into shipping, trade, port society and culture, and systems of regional and international integration by examining the nature of ports in the medieval period. Based on extensive research in European archives, it covers a range of ports in France, Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands and will be particularly welcomed by English-speaking scholars and others outside the region.

Format: Hardback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 18 June 2021
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate workings of medieval ports, offering a treasure trove of original research findings that shed light on various aspects of shipping, trade, port society, and culture. Responding to the growing interest of maritime historians in the study of ports, these enclaves provide invaluable insights into a diverse range of subjects, including ships and shipping, trade, commodities, consumption patterns, the economy, society, and culture of port workers and port communities, as well as the intricate systems of regional and international integration. Drawing upon extensive research in a wide array of European archives, the book provides a wealth of detailed information about the nature of ports during the medieval period, particularly on the crucial topic of port operations. Spanning a range of ports in France, Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands, this comprehensive volume contains a wealth of original research findings that will be particularly welcomed by English-speaking scholars and others outside the region analyzed. By granting access to non-English-language archives, the book expands the horizons of medieval port studies, enriching our understanding of these important economic and cultural hubs beyond ports in Britain and Ireland.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783276158