India Traders of the Middle Ages Documents from the Cairo Geniza India Book 1st Edition by Shelomo Dov Goitein, Mordechai Friedman ISBN 9004201238 9789004201231 by Friedman, M.a., Goitein, S.d.f. 9004154728 instant download after payment.

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ISBN 10: 9004201238 
ISBN 13: 9789004201231
Author: Shelomo Dov Goitein, Mordechai Friedman

India Traders of the Middle Ages Documents from the Cairo Geniza India Book 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Historical Context and Methodology

Chapter 1: The Cairo Geniza and Its Historical Significance

• 1.1 Discovery and Preservation of the Geniza Documents
• 1.2 The Nature of the Geniza Material: Personal, Commercial, Religious
• 1.3 The Language and Paleography of the Documents (Judeo-Arabic, Hebrew)
• 1.4 Dating and Attribution Challenges

Chapter 2: The World of the Radhanites and Beyond: Early Medieval Trade Routes

• 2.1 Myth and Reality of Early International Traders
• 2.2 Pre-Geniza Evidence of India-Mediterranean Trade
• 2.3 Political and Economic Landscape of the Indian Ocean (9th-13th Centuries)
• 2.4 The Fatimid Caliphate and Its Role in Mediterranean Commerce
• 2.5 The Ghaznavids, Ghurids, and Delhi Sultanate: Powers in India

Chapter 3: Methodology of Document Analysis: Decoding the "India Book"

• 3.1 Principles of Geniza Document Transcription and Translation
• 3.2 Identifying Commercial Terminology and Practices
• 3.3 Reconstructing Networks: Individuals, Families, and Partnerships
• 3.4 Economic Data Extraction: Prices, Commodities, Shipping Costs
• 3.5 Limitations and Interpretive Challenges of Fragmentary Evidence

Part II: The Documents: Transcriptions, Translations, and Commentary

Organization of Documents (likely by category or chronological order)

Section A: Commercial Letters and Correspondence

• Document 1: Letter from a Merchant in Aden to his Partner in Fustat
  • Transcription (original script)
  • English Translation
  • Commentary: Date, Persons Involved, Content Analysis (e.g., specific goods, market conditions, personal news), Historical Context.
• Document 2: Instruction Letter Regarding Goods to be Shipped from India
  • Transcription
  • English Translation
  • Commentary: Focus on commodity types, shipping instructions, financial arrangements.
• ... (numerous additional documents, each with transcription, translation, and commentary)

Section B: Bills of Lading, Invoices, and Account Books

• Document X: Bill of Lading for Spices from Malabar
  • Transcription
  • English Translation
  • Commentary: Details of cargo, vessel, origin, destination, and commercial terms.
• Document Y: Fragment of an Account Book Detailing Indian Goods
  • Transcription
  • English Translation
  • Commentary: Insights into pricing, profit margins, and inventory.
• ... (additional documents)

Section C: Legal Documents and Agreements Related to Trade

• Document Z: Partnership Agreement for an Indian Ocean Venture
  • Transcription
  • English Translation
  • Commentary: Structure of business relationships, risk sharing, legal frameworks.
• Document AA: Witness Testimony Regarding a Commercial Dispute
  • Transcription
  • English Translation
  • Commentary: Legal processes, challenges, and resolution of conflicts in trade.
• ... (additional documents)

Section D: Personal Letters with Commercial Aspects

• Document BB: Family Letter Mentioning Indian Trade Ventures
  • Transcription
  • English Translation
  • Commentary: Interweaving of family life and business, social networks.
• ... (additional documents)

Part III: The India Traders: Themes and Analysis

Chapter 4: The Commodities of the India Trade

• 4.1 Spices: Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, etc.
• 4.2 Textiles: Indian Cottons and Silks
• 4.3 Precious Goods: Gems, Pearls, Dyes
• 4.4 Metals and Other Raw Materials
• 4.5 Trade in Slaves (if evidence exists in the documents)
• 4.6 The Direction and Volume of Trade Flows

Chapter 5: Merchants, Networks, and Business Practices

• 5.1 The Jewish Merchants of the Geniza: Identity and Diaspora
• 5.2 Partnerships and Agencies: Structures of Commerce
• 5.3 Financing Trade: Loans, Bills of Exchange, and Credit
• 5.4 Risk Management: Shipwrecks, Piracy, Political Instability
• 5.5 Communication and Information Flow Across Distances

Chapter 6: Routes, Ports, and Logistics of the India Trade

• 6.1 The Aden-Fustat Axis: Key Hubs of the Red Sea Route
• 6.2 Ports of Call in India: Malabar Coast, Gujarat, etc.
• 6.3 Land Routes and Trans-shipment Points
• 6.4 Shipping Seasons, Monsoon Winds, and Navigation
• 6.5 The Role of Non-Jewish Traders (Muslims, Hindus) in the Ecosystem

Chapter 7: Beyond Commerce: Cultural Exchange and Social Life

• 7.1 Cross-Cultural Encounters and Coexistence
• 7.2 Personal Journeys and Long-Distance Relationships
• 7.3 Religious Life and Charitable Activities of the Traders
• 7.4 The Impact of Trade on Consumption Patterns in the Mediterranean

Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of the Medieval India Trade

• Summarizing the Insights from the "India Book"
• The Contribution of Geniza Studies to Global History
• The Resilience and Adaptability of Medieval Commercial Networks
• Future Research Directions and Unanswered Questions

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