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People usually traded for raw materials such as tin, bronze, copper, iron ore, or animals. [8] An "intercontinental model" of world trade, "between 1500 and 1800 on the basis of interregional competition in production and trade" [9] was proposed by Frederic Mauro, but the early existence of it was already observed by Dudley North in the year ...
On the Move: A Visual Timeline of Transportation. Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 978-1-56458-880-7. Bruno, Leonard C. (1993). On the Move: A Chronology of Advances in Transportation. Gale Research. ISBN 978-0-8103-8396-8. Berger, Michael L. The automobile in American history and culture: a reference guide (Greenwood, 2001). Condit, Carl W.
Pack animals, ridden horses, and bullocks dragging travois or sleds require wider paths and higher clearances than people on foot, and improved tracks were required. [3] As a result, by about 5000 BC roads, including the Ridgeway , developed along ridges in England to avoid crossing rivers and bogs. [ 4 ]
[2] [3] Another empire, that of the Incas of pre-Columbian South America, also built an extensive and advanced transportation system. Much later historic roads include the Red River Trails between Canada and the US, from the 19th century. Such pioneer trails often made use of ancient routes created by indigenous people.
Pages in category "Transport in the Middle Ages" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. H.
Transport infrastructure completed in the 1800s (15 C) R. 1800s in rail transport (13 C) S. 1800s ships (10 C, 135 P) V. Vehicles introduced in the 1800s (1 C)
Medieval technology is the technology in medieval Europe under Christian rule.After the Renaissance of the 12th century, medieval Europe saw a radical change in the rate of new inventions, innovations in the ways of managing traditional means of production, and economic growth. [2]
Side view of the Aragonese tarida Sant Pere de Roma.Used during the 14th century, she was able to carry 15 to 20 horses. The Romans had developed efficient methods of sea transport for horses, which were improved by the Arabic nations in the Early Middle Ages; these transports became common in Europe from the tenth century. [1]