Housing the Stranger in the Mediterranean World

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The book explores the historical evolution of hospitality establishments like the Greek pandocheion, Arabic funduq, and Latin fondaco, which served as crucial trade centers between Muslim and Christian regions during medieval times. Olivia Remie Constable traces their origins from Late Antiquity through the integration of European merchants into Islamic markets, highlighting how shared economic interests shaped these institutions' development and significance in facilitating cross-cultural interactions.