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David Murray
Feb 22,2015
World History
Florence To the north of Rome was the city-state of Florence, which was known as a center of banking and of the trade in woolen cloth. It had the strongest tradition of rule by a democracy. Its population was divided between the members of the guilds, which were organizations of businessmen and craftsmen.
Milan A city located on the plains in the northern part of Italy, gained a reputation as the most aggressive of the Italian city-states. It was ruled by the Visconti family and then the Sforza family. While they were strong and often cruel rulers, they formed Milan into one of the most powerful and wealthy of the city-states. So, this would be a great place for busniess and a place to live.
Venice It's a good place for business because it is Located on the Adriatic Sea in the northeast of Italy's "boot," it was in the best position for trade with the East. As early as 1000 CE, Venice had already developed a strong economy by carrying goods by ship between Europe and the Byzantine Empire. During the Crusades, Venetian ships carried Crusaders east and brought back riches from those countries.
Rome Rome itself became a center for artists and scholars. Because it had no major industries or trade, it relied on religious pilgrims and church business for its income. But Rome began to see a rebirth under Pope Nicholas V, who promoted learning and the arts as well as the influence of Greek and Roman culture. Nicholas supported the rediscovery of these ancient cultures through writings and art, and the repair of the crumbling relics of ancient Rome. Rome would be the artistic centerpiece of the city-states.
Naples The fifth city-state, Naples, was the farthest south. Its farmland was poor, and yet the region’s economy was almost entirely based on agriculture. Naples had never really moved out of the feudal system. It was ruled by a few incredibly wealthy nobles, and most of the peasants lived in terrible poverty. Most of
Feb 22,2015
World History
Florence To the north of Rome was the city-state of Florence, which was known as a center of banking and of the trade in woolen cloth. It had the strongest tradition of rule by a democracy. Its population was divided between the members of the guilds, which were organizations of businessmen and craftsmen.
Milan A city located on the plains in the northern part of Italy, gained a reputation as the most aggressive of the Italian city-states. It was ruled by the Visconti family and then the Sforza family. While they were strong and often cruel rulers, they formed Milan into one of the most powerful and wealthy of the city-states. So, this would be a great place for busniess and a place to live.
Venice It's a good place for business because it is Located on the Adriatic Sea in the northeast of Italy's "boot," it was in the best position for trade with the East. As early as 1000 CE, Venice had already developed a strong economy by carrying goods by ship between Europe and the Byzantine Empire. During the Crusades, Venetian ships carried Crusaders east and brought back riches from those countries.
Rome Rome itself became a center for artists and scholars. Because it had no major industries or trade, it relied on religious pilgrims and church business for its income. But Rome began to see a rebirth under Pope Nicholas V, who promoted learning and the arts as well as the influence of Greek and Roman culture. Nicholas supported the rediscovery of these ancient cultures through writings and art, and the repair of the crumbling relics of ancient Rome. Rome would be the artistic centerpiece of the city-states.
Naples The fifth city-state, Naples, was the farthest south. Its farmland was poor, and yet the region’s economy was almost entirely based on agriculture. Naples had never really moved out of the feudal system. It was ruled by a few incredibly wealthy nobles, and most of the peasants lived in terrible poverty. Most of