Psalter mappamundi, 1225 A.D.

al-Kashgari's world map, from the Diwan lughat al-Turk, 1076 A.D.

Yoktae chewang honil kangnido by Ch'üan Chin and Li Hui, 1402

Welcome

The goal of this conference is to bring international researchers together, permitting a comparative analysis of wealth and economic development, globally, in the middle ages. What were the foundations of medieval growth? How was growth characterized? Who forged ahead in wealth, who fell behind, and of course, when and why? In making these comparisons, we also seek to achieve a greater understanding of the intersection and exchange between countries, the character of global economies, during these centuries. What were the legacies of medieval development and globalization?

This event offers the rare opportunity for researchers to exchange views and debate divergent approaches to these questions. We warmly invite you to attend this conference and participate in its discussions. We particularly welcome participation from those who focus on non-European experiences and encourage graduate students to attend and share their ongoing doctoral research.

Conference Organizers:

• Eona Karakacili (Department of History, University of Western Ontario)
• Nathan Sussman (Department of Economics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem)