Medieval Europe, and probably most other places, had vastly different political borders, as well as well-known cities that aren't in the same countries today.
The action of a script of mine takes place across Western Europe at this time, and since borders and locations play a big role in the story, I was wondering if I should include a simple map of Europe at this time, with the paths of the main characters.
Just so the reader doesn't ask, "Wait, this region/city is in France, why are there Germans and Italians living there?" or "Where is this town in relation to this other place?"
Or is this unnecessary and a turn-off to readers who just want to go right to page one? The script is understandable without it, but it still might make it easier, particularly for American readers. Plus it'd spare a few lines in several scenes that explain where the location is.
The action of a script of mine takes place across Western Europe at this time, and since borders and locations play a big role in the story, I was wondering if I should include a simple map of Europe at this time, with the paths of the main characters.
Just so the reader doesn't ask, "Wait, this region/city is in France, why are there Germans and Italians living there?" or "Where is this town in relation to this other place?"
Or is this unnecessary and a turn-off to readers who just want to go right to page one? The script is understandable without it, but it still might make it easier, particularly for American readers. Plus it'd spare a few lines in several scenes that explain where the location is.
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