University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Old World Contacts: Era of Military Empires
A description of the trade routes established and used in the twelfth and thirteenth century. Gives a list of goods that were traded and reasons for the trade.
Other
Asia Society: Chinese Trade in the Indian Ocean
This essay provides background information regarding China's Ming Dynasty as well as an explanation for the importance of trade during this period in history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Early Islamic World Trade and Commerce
Find out how people in the early Islamic world used their resources for commerce and trade.