Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. Introduction 3
5. Part One: Fundamental Problems; Models and Methods
6. Periodization and Geography 23
7. Network Theory and World-Systems Analysis 34
8. Part Two: Application of Methodology: Trade, Travel, and Socio-Economic Conditions
9. The Islamicate Trade Network 53
10. Non-Modern Iberian Travel and the Islamicate Travel Network 69
11. Feudalism, “Slavery,” and Poverty 78
12. Part Three: New Themes: Politics; Identity and Culture
13. Politics 93
14. Identity and Culture 104
15. Epilogue 115
16. Notes 119
17. Works Cited 145
18. Index 161