Economic Foundations of the Italian City-States
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Italian City-States
Overview of the course, importance of Italian City-States in economic history

Module #2
Medieval Italy:Politics and Economy
Historical context of medieval Italy, rise of city-states

Module #3
The Byzantine and Islamic Influences
Economic and cultural impacts of Byzantine and Islamic trade on Italian cities

Module #4
The Crusades and the Mediterranean Economy
Effects of the Crusades on Italian trade and economy

Module #5
The Emergence of City-States
Formation of independent city-states in Italy, e.g., Venice, Genoa, Florence

Module #6
The Commune System
Governance and economic organization of Italian communes

Module #7
The Guild System
Role of guilds in medieval Italy, regulation of trade and commerce

Module #8
Banking and Finance in the City-States
Development of banking systems, e.g., Medici, Peruzzi

Module #9
Trade and Commerce in the City-States
Italian trade networks, merchant companies, and maritime trade

Module #10
Agriculture and Land Use in the City-States
Agricultural practices, land ownership, and rural economy

Module #11
Venice:The Republic of Merchants
Economic history of Venice, trade empire, and maritime power

Module #12
Genoa:The Sea-Faring Republic
Economic history of Genoa, maritime trade, and banking

Module #13
Florence:The Banking Hub
Economic history of Florence, banking, and textile industry

Module #14
Milan:The Industrial City
Economic history of Milan, ironworking, and manufacturing

Module #15
Siena and Pisa:The Smaller City-States
Economic history of Siena and Pisa, trade, and finance

Module #16
The Italian City-States and the Renaissance
Impact of city-states on the Renaissance, art, and culture

Module #17
The Italian City-States and the Global Economy
Legacy of city-states in global trade, colonialism, and imperialism

Module #18
Conclusion:The Enduring Economic Legacy of the Italian City-States
Final thoughts, lessons, and implications for modern economics

Module #19
Women in the Italian City-States
Role of women in medieval Italian economy, trade, and society

Module #20
The Black Death and the Italian Economy
Impact of the Black Death on Italian economy, trade, and demographics

Module #21
The Impact of the Mongols on Italian Trade
Effects of Mongol conquests on Italian trade networks and economy

Module #22
The City-States and the Church
Relationship between the city-states and the Catholic Church, economic implications

Module #23
The Art and Architecture of the Italian City-States
Economic and cultural significance of Renaissance art and architecture

Module #24
Advanced Analysis of Italian City-State Economy
Quantitative analysis of Italian city-state economy, econometrics

Module #25
Research Methods in Economic History
Introduction to research methods, primary sources, and historiography

Module #26
Italian City-States in Comparative Perspective
Comparison of Italian city-states with other medieval economies, e.g., Flanders, Hanseatic League

Module #27
Case Studies of Italian City-States in Crisis
Analysis of economic crises in Italian city-states, e.g., Venetian-Genoese War

Module #28
The Digital Humanities and Economic History
Applications of digital humanities in economic history, e.g., network analysis, GIS

Module #29
Economic History and Public Policy
Implications of Italian city-state economy for modern public policy

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Economic Foundations of the Italian City-States career

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Economic Foundations of the Italian City-States ( 30 Modules )

Economic Foundations of the Italian City-States
( 30 Modules )