Transgraniczna komunikacja miast podgórskich po obu stronach Karpat (do końca XVIII wieku)

Abstract

This is a draft on crossing the boundaries between economic centres on the Polish and Slovak part of the Carpathians. Here I describe the nature of the relationship between the citizens of the Polish and Slovak foothill cities. This includes different aspects of the neighbourhood. The Carpathian border did not divide, but rather connected the inhabitants of the border regions. Until the end of the 18th century it was the friendliest of the Polish borders. In the communication space I describe the mountain passes and roads leading through them as the most important. I write about castles and the safety on the trade routes, attended by merchants and other travellers. I also describe different kinds and means of transportation, both land and river, and the different conditions depending on the season. On the difficult roads, the specialised carriers were of great help – carters, and on rivers – rafters. The national government played a significant role in intensifying the trade on the described area.