Commerce Venice became well known for its FLOURISHING trade centers and textile industry. Marco Polo's opening of the Silk Road between venice and the east gave venice many more trading opportunities. There were able to obtain gems, dyes, peacock feathers, silk and cotton from Egypty and asia. wool and cloth from england, and PORCELAIN and pearl from the far east. Participating in trade led to a more economically developed region. trading and land purchases resulted in banking, which led to an overall money society.
Culture And Society By the 13th century, Venice was the most prosperous city at the peak of its wealth and power. They dominated MEDITERRANEAN commerce, and built grand palaces with their wealth. They city was governed by noble families (this was the role of families in society) in venice who then elected efficient administration to control. Trading canals also encouraged nautical culture. Festivals were the highlight of cultural life. Also, architecture, art, and urban planning made the city very unique and showed the high level of development in the society. Furthermore, women were closely monitored by their husbands. The role of woman in venice was determined by their title. They mostly participated in domestic chores and took care of their husband and children. They were respected highly for these tasks.
Location of Post-Classical Trade Networks There were two main trade routes; the northern roure, connecting venice to constantinopal and the black sea, and the southern route, via candia to egypt, or via cyprus to the syrian-palestinian coastline. alos, Caravans of mules would make their way around hazardous roads. They also greatly relied on ports located along the western Adriatic Sea.
Religious Influences Venice was founded on the day the birth of christ was announced, so therefore they were influenced by christianity and became a catholic society with the religious control of a pope. Reasons for Growth Strong leadership in different elements of the region resulted in strong growth. Strategic decisions were made that enhanced the political and economic strengths. By seizing control and managing their territory efficiently, the leaders contributed greatly to the growth. Also, Venice was right on the sea, so settlers could trade easily, which meant a more wealthier society, leading to a stronger reason and more EFFICIENT growth.
Innovations Introduction of the railroad system changed transportation technology greatly. There were Innovations in commercial life and usage, including the transformation of the trade center to a post office. Construction of major bridges expanded number of connection links. There was also the construction of new public spaces.