Caravans in Global Perspective

<p>This book provides a fresh and unique global perspective on the study of caravans by bringing together a wealth of up-to-date research that explores the similarities and divergences of caravan lifeways in Africa Eurasia the Near East Southwest Asia Mesoamerica and the Andes. The volume presents theoretical frameworks for caravan assessment and intercultural caravan crossings pushing the boundaries of caravan route history and archaeology to consider the emergence evolution maintenance and adaptations of caravans. Drawing from anthropological archaeological historical geographical economic social political and art historical perspectives the volume will be attractive to scholars of these disciplines and beyond who are interested in social issues embedded on trade travel and nomadism.</p><p>.</p>