Minisode: Banking

Explore Jakob Fugger's personality and the challenges he faced in showcasing his valuable jewels. Compare Fugger's centralized control with Cosimo's popularity in running their banking firms. Discover the rise and fall of Antwerp as a major financial center and its role in financing the Habsburgs. Delve into the connection between money, trade, and the support of artists throughout history. Learn about self-protection, hot content, and acknowledgments in the closing chapter.