Episode 1159: The Spanish Empire 1492-1659 - Pt. 6 -The Italian Wars - w/ Paul Fahrenheidt
The Pete Quiñones Show
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Trade and Transformation: Italian City-States in the Renaissance
This chapter explores the pivotal role of Italian city-states in Mediterranean trade during the Renaissance, highlighting their influence on the Silk Road and the shifts in economic practices. It examines how the decline of feudalism and the introduction of double-entry bookkeeping transformed perceptions of wealth, impacting both finance and European political dynamics.
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