The Islamic World and the Latin West, 1350–1500

The century and a half just before Western Europeans moved out into the wider world during the great age of discovery and expansion which began with Columbus and Vasco da Gama was crucial in the long-term relationship that developed between the Latin West and the Islamic world nearby. And it was in...

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Published in:Speculum 1990-10, Vol.65 (4), p.833-844
Main Author: Lewis, Archibald R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ancient civilizations
Artillery
Christianity
Cities
Crusades
International relations
Islam
Middle Ages
Military technology
Muslims
Oceans
Seas
Trade
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Summary:The century and a half just before Western Europeans moved out into the wider world during the great age of discovery and expansion which began with Columbus and Vasco da Gama was crucial in the long-term relationship that developed between the Latin West and the Islamic world nearby. And it was in this period that these two great world civilizations formed attitudes towards each other that still govern much of how they interact today. It is in an attempt to clarify the importance of these years that I am addressing you medievalists today.
ISSN:0038-7134
2040-8072
DOI:10.2307/2863563