Description
Globalisation is often understood as a modern phenomenon, but medieval historians are currently debating the extent to which it is desirable and feasible to write a history of global connections and comparisons for the period between 500 and 1500 – an era during which, in many parts of Eurasia, new states emerged, religious systems expanded and mercantile networks were consolidated.
The purpose of this module is to think conceptually and methodologically about the challenges of writing a global history of the Middle Ages, and to question conventional understandings of periodisation, geographical areas, and meanings of the ‘global’. Students can make original and thought-provoking contributions to what is an evolving debate and are encouraged to think about their own research interests within a global context.Ìý
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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