Highways, Byways, and Road Systems in the Pre-Modern World
Highways, Byways, and Road Systems in the Pre-Modern World

Author: Susan E. Alcock

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1118244303

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Highways, Byways, and Road Systems in the Pre-Modern World reveals the significance and interconnectedness of early civilizations’ pathways. This international collection of readings providing a description and comparative analysis of several sophisticated systems of transport and communication across pre-modern cultures. Offers a comparative analysis of several sophisticated systems of overland transport and communication networks across pre-modern cultures Addresses the burgeoning interest in connectivity and globalization in ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, and recent work in network analysis Explores the societal, cultural, and religious implications of various transportation networks around the globe Includes contributions from an international team of scholars with expertise on pre-modern India, China, Japan, the Americas, North Africa, Europe, and the Near East Structured to encourage comparative thinking across case studies

Backroads & Byways of New England: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Backroads & Byways)
Backroads & Byways of New England: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Backroads & Byways)

Author: Karen T. Hammond

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2011-06-06

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1581578911

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With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Share an insider’s knowledge of New England’s roads less traveled and explore all its hidden corners with this guide. Journey to bucolic countryside, dramatic and rocky coastlines, pristine lakes and mountains, picturesque covered bridges, retro clam shacks and fishing villages—New England’s beauty exceeds all expectations. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.