Medieval Cities: Their Origins and the Revival of Trade - Updated Edition (Princeton Classics)
Henri Pirenne explores how the revival of trade after Rome’s fall sparked the rise of medieval cities and transformed European society.
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Medieval Cities examines the economic and social forces that shaped urban life in Europe between the fifth and twelfth centuries.
The book traces the decline of Roman cities and the gradual revival of commerce that led to new centers of trade and craftsmanship.
Henri Pirenne argues that long-distance trade, rather than political authority, was the main driver behind the growth of medieval towns.
The work remains a foundational text for understanding the transition from late antiquity to the medieval economy.
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