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Gold & Spices: The Rise of Commerce in the Middle Ages,Used
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In Gold and Spices eminent medievalist Jean Favier introduces and analyzes the political, social, moral, and economic milieus of the late Middle Ages that engendered Europe's transformation from feudalism to capitalism. Favier presents striking portraits of the era's important and emerging centers of commerce such as London, Bruges, and Lbeck in the north, Genoa and Venice in the south, and Constantinople in the east and their various impacts at the dawn of Europe's slow march to its modern economic state are detailed. In indicating the extent of these cities' interdependence, he charts the many commercial land and sea routes that became the conduits of increased social and economic activity. But the book's central theme is the evolution of the medieval businessman. The merchantentrepreneur is the hero of Gold and Spices and Favier examines the risks that led to the invention of new concepts, activities, relationships, organizations and communities. Among those risks were new markets, trade routes, forms of credit, means of production, and bold, new methods of speculation. Favier also reveals that the ultimate consequence of such actions was not merely the accumulation of wealth by such families as the Medici and the Fuggers, but the transposition of social and aesthetic values upon the populace, leading to the rise of the middle class. As a descriptive social history Gold and Spices excels at not only recreating the past but connecting it to the present. In several highly informative chapters Favier traces the development of currency, methods of payment, banking, accounting and the often tricky relationship between the homme des affaires and the Prince. He also clearly reveals the diversity of commerce at that time, and the fundamental adaptability needed by those who played a part in reordering the conditions of life.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Gold & Spices: The Rise of Commerce in the Middle Ages'? A: The main theme of the book is the evolution of the medieval businessman and the transformation of Europe from feudalism to capitalism. It explores the risks faced by merchant-entrepreneurs and how these led to new concepts in commerce.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Gold & Spices' is Jean Favier, an eminent medievalist known for his insights into the political, social, and economic aspects of the late Middle Ages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which is known for its durability and longevity.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Gold & Spices'? A: The book contains 390 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in acceptable condition, which typically means it may show signs of wear but remains functional and readable.
- Q: When was 'Gold & Spices' first published? A: The book was first published on January 1, 1998.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the development of commerce in important medieval cities, trade routes, banking, currency, and the rise of the middle class.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Gold & Spices'.
- Q: What is the significance of the cities mentioned in the book? A: Cities like London, Bruges, Genoa, and Venice are highlighted for their roles as emerging centers of commerce that influenced Europe's economic transformation.
- Q: Does the book connect historical events to the present? A: Yes, 'Gold & Spices' excels at connecting past events to contemporary issues, particularly in terms of social and economic developments.