Routledge Modern Travel in World History - Global History Book

Explore the evolution of global movement with Modern Travel in World History by Routledge. This text examines how the world changed from the fifteenth-century transatlantic explorations to the modern era. By looking at the impact of the COVID pandemic in the twenty-first century, the book provides a comprehensive view of how human mobility has shaped our existence. The book is organized around three central themes: technology, mass movements, and travelers. You will learn how travel transitioned from early land and sea routes in the 1500s to the modern era dominated by cars and planes. This historical study provides a global perspective, connecting travel to major geopolitical, social, religious, and cultural developments across different eras. Whether you are interested in the stories of individual travelers or the large-scale shifts in how humanity moves, this book offers a detailed look at the history of the modern world. It is an essential resource for understanding the connections between movement and the development of global society.