The Life of a Medieval Merchant | Human Voiced, No Ads

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:04:09 Merchants in Medieval Society
00:16:45 The Silk Road and Beyond
00:33:28 From the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean
00:51:38 Thoughts and Conclusions

Sources and Further Reading

Ibn Khordadbeh (c. 870). The Book of Roads and Kingdoms.

Ahmad ibn Fadlan (c. 922). Risala (Travel account of the Volga Bulgars and Rus).

Benjamin of Tudela (c. 1173). The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela.

Zhao Rugua (1225). Zhufan Zhi (Description of the Barbarians).

Marco Polo (c. 1300). The Travels of Marco Polo.

Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1390). The Canterbury Tales.

Francesco Pegolotti (c. 1340). La Pratica della Mercatura.

Ibn Battuta (1355). The Rihla (Travels of Ibn Battuta).

S. D. Goitein (1973). Letters of Medieval Jewish Traders.

Janet L. Abu-Lughod (1989). Before European Hegemony: The World System A.D. 1250–1350.

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Travel back in time to explore the life of a medieval merchant, the traders who connected kingdoms through goods, gold, and risk. This video uncovers how merchants built wealth, navigated dangerous trade routes, and shaped the rise of medieval cities. Learn about markets, caravans, ships, and the fortunes made and lost in pursuit of commerce. Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone fascinated by the business and adventure of the Middle Ages.

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