Thank you for your interest in our forthcoming books: The Sea in the Middle / Texts From the Middle, by Thomas Burman, Brian Catlos, and Mark Meyerson.

The Sea in the Middle presents an original and revisionist narrative of the development of the medieval West from Late Antiquity to the dawn of modernity. This textbook is uniquely centered on the Mediterranean and emphasizes the role played by peoples and cultures of Africa, Asia, and Europe in an age when Christians, Muslims, and Jews of various denominations engaged with each other in both conflict and collaboration.

The Sea in the Middle and its sourcebook companion, Texts from the Middle, pair together to provide a framework and materials that guide students through this complex but essential history—one that will appeal to the diverse student bodies of today.

These books are forthcoming in Spring 2022. Please fill out the form below if you're interested in receiving an exam or desk copy to evaluate the book for course adoption. We will reach out closer to the publication date to coordinate your exam copy request.